a leg up
The phrase "a leg up" is an idiomatic expression that means to provide assistance or support to someone in achieving their goals or advancing their position. It often implies giving someone an advantageous position or opportunity to succeed, or helping them overcome obstacles and move forward. It comes from the image of physically lifting someone by giving them a boost with one's leg.
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