American Idioms and Expressions

Get A Leg Up Idiom

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Get a leg up
What does Get a leg up mean?
To get a boost or advantage.I could get up a 5:00 am to get a leg up on my competition, but I don't think so.
This phrase may incorrectly invoke images of a dog raising its leg.
In fact "Getting a leg up" is from the act of an equestrian receiving help in mounting a horse. The helper would create a foothold by cupping the hands to heft the rider upward, throwing a leg up and over the steed.

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rag
What does "rag" mean?
tampon; pad
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What does "Say when" mean?
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What does "grace (someone or something) with one's presence" mean?
to honor someone or something by being presentThe Queen graced the opening of the hospital with her presence.
drag on
What does "drag on" mean?
to pass very slowly, to make something longerThe speech was dragging on so we decided to leave early.
rip into (someone or something)
What does "rip into (someone or something)" mean?
to attack someone or something physically or verballyMy mother ripped into me when I came home late from the party.
with hat in hand
What does "with hat in hand" mean?
with humilityThe boy went to his father with hat in hand to ask to borrow some money.
take a hand in (something)
What does "take a hand in (something)" mean?
to help plan or do somethingThe man is always ready to take a hand in any work that needs to be done.
dorkette
What does "dorkette" mean?
female dork; dumb, incompetent woman
go over big/well with (someone)
What does "go over big/well with (someone)" mean?
to be liked, to be successfulI am sure that my idea will go over well with my friends.
chow
What does "chow" mean?
food."How's the chow in the university cafeteria?"
grit
What does "grit" mean?
verve; courage. "True Grit" (movie title). 2. Show some grit and fight.
Stew in your own juices
What does "Stew in your own juices" mean?
If you leave someone to stew in their own juices, you leave them to worry about the consequences of what they have done wrong or badly.

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