legs up
Boost over others
A leg up is assistance or an advantage that helps someone get ahead: Her internship gave her a leg up in the job market.
The phrase comes from boosting someone onto a horse by cupping hands under their foot.
In the plural, legs up typically describes a position—lying with legs raised: She did crunches with her legs up.
Beginning advantage given
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- boostUpward push or increase
- upper handPosition of control
- running startPre-momentum before attempt
jump start · inside track · lead · benefit · leverage · opportunity · advancement · preferential treatment
Reversed in vertical orientation
- elevatedRaised above usual level
- raisedLifted higher up
- proppedHeld in position
- wall stretchExercise pressing into surface
reclined · supported · lifted · blood flow · circulation · resting · recovery · relaxation
head start
Beginning advantage given
- edgeBoundary or sharpness
- boostUpward push or increase
- upper handPosition of control
running start · jump start · inside track · lead · benefit · leverage · opportunity · advancement · preferential treatment · competitive edge
upside down
Reversed in vertical orientation
wall stretch · reclined · supported · lifted · blood flow · circulation · resting · recovery · relaxation · yoga pose
boost
Upward push or increase
saddle · horseback · foothold · stirrup · mounting block · vaulting
legs uphandicap
Imposed competitive disadvantage
disadvantage · setback · behind the eight ball · on the back foot · hindrance
legs upobstacle
Something blocking the way
hindrance · impediment · barrier · stumbling block · roadblock
leg, legs, legged, legging, leggings, up, upward, upwards, upping