get a leg up
To get a boost or a lift.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“This extra training will give you a leg up.”
“Having a mentor at the company gave her a leg up when she applied for the promotion.”
“The scholarship provided the student with a significant leg up, allowing him to focus entirely on his research without the burden of financial stress.”
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an arm and a leg
Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
Last updated August 10, 2026