leg-up
noun/ˈleɡ ʌp/
/ˈleɡ ʌp/
(informal)Idioms - (especially British English) an act of helping somebody to get on a horse, over a wall, etc. by allowing them to put their foot in your hands and lifting them up
用双手托脚帮助（某人上马、翻墙等） - (especially British English) an act of helping somebody to improve their situation
（改善他人处境的）帮助，援助 - The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it.
他父亲借给他的钱在他有需要的时候给了他很大的帮助。
- The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it.
Idioms
have/get a leg-up on somebody
- (North American English, informal) to have/get an advantage over somebody
用双手托脚帮助（某人上马、翻墙等） - They are trying to get a leg-up on the competition.
他们正试图在比赛中取得优势。
- They are trying to get a leg-up on the competition.