Question

in_the_loop_246 to make a good start on some activity or project This expression originally meant “to be lifted onto a horse,” and can indicate getting ahead of other people.

Accepted Answer

GET A LEG UP It took a long time, but you’ve finally got a leg up on your college degree. It shouldn’t take you much longer to finish.I’m going to get a leg up on next year’s budget by planning several months in advance.

Id	in_the_loop_246
Idiom	GET A LEG UP
Definition	to make a good start on some activity or project
Examples	It took a long time, but you’ve finally got a leg up on your college degree. It shouldn’t take you much longer to finish. I’m going to get a leg up on next year’s budget by planning several months in advance.
Extra Info	This expression originally meant “to be lifted onto a horse,” and can indicate getting ahead of other people.

Leg In The Loop 246 Make Good Start Activity Project Long