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(literally) The act of assisting another's progress over a wall or other obstacle by forming a step for one of their feet with one's hands.

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leg up

Source Word

leg up

Noun

literally figuratively

Japanese Meaning

他者が壁や障害物を越える際に、足を乗せるための踏み台を作る行為。 / 比喩的には、他者の成功や進展を助けるための支援や優位な立場の獲得

When the children reached the garden wall, Mia gave Tom a leg up so he could climb over it.

子どもたちが庭の塀に着いたとき、ミアは自分の手で踏み台を作ってトムが乗り越えられるよう助けた。

Sense（1）

Sense（2）

(figuratively) A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge.

Sense（3）

(figuratively) Assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle.