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Leg up

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    A boost, a sudden improvement; an advantage, an edge. figuratively
  3. 3
    Assistance, help given to get started or overcome a problem or obstacle. figuratively
Verb
  1. 1
    To walk a horse on a hard surface regularly. transitive

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