have a leg up
idiom
: to have an advantage over others
The company has a leg up on the competition thanks to the recent publicity.
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And once again, Democrats seem to have a leg up here, as Republican groups have been relatively quiet with their endorsements so far.
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Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Raheem Blackshear might have a leg up because of his kick return ability, but the Panthers also want to see what Tarik Cohen, who hasn’t played in a game since Sept. 2020, has to offer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
But Intra-Cellular’s treatment, already approved for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, could have a leg up on past contenders, Adam explains in a detailed preview of the company’s upcoming results.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
For Republicans, the second-place finisher in the primaries could have a leg up.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2024
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Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 6 June 2024
Raheem Blackshear might have a leg up because of his kick return ability, but the Panthers also want to see what Tarik Cohen, who hasn’t played in a game since Sept. 2020, has to offer.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
But Intra-Cellular’s treatment, already approved for schizophrenia and bipolar depression, could have a leg up on past contenders, Adam explains in a detailed preview of the company’s upcoming results.
—Damian Garde, STAT, 21 Mar. 2024
For Republicans, the second-place finisher in the primaries could have a leg up.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2024
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