- (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 帮助，援助（改善处境） The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it. 他父亲借给他的贷款使他在需要时大有作为。 The loan from his father gave him a leg-up when he needed it. 他父亲借给他的贷款使他在需要时大有作为。
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. 他们正在努力使比赛脱颖而出。