1. Ý Nghĩa
Have a leg up on someone: có lợi thế nhiều hơn, ở vị trí thuận lợi hơn, hoặc đi đầu so với người khác trong một tình huống hoặc cuộc thi cụ thể.
2. Ví dụ/Examples
Luke has been attending advanced coding classes for years, so he has a leg up on his peers when it comes to programming skills.
When it comes to gaining career opportunities, Sam’s broad network of business contacts gives her a leg up on other candidates.
Having studied abroad and being fluent in the language, Lucy has a leg up on her classmates regarding winning the scholarship.
The team’s access to cutting-edge technology gives them a leg up on other research groups when performing complex investigations.
Josh: Dude, can you believe that Mike got into college just because of his family’s bank account? It’s so frustrating, man!
Kyle: No way, man! That’s just not right. It’s annoying to see someone have a leg up on us because they’re blessed with money. We’ve worked our asses off to get here.
Josh: I hear you, bro. It feels like our hard work doesn’t mean a damn thing when money can buy opportunities like that. It’s a real slap in the face.
Kyle: It sure is, dude. But you know what? We’re not gonna let that bring us down. We’ll keep striving and hustling to show them what we’re made of. Our hard work will speak for itself.
Josh: Damn straight! We’re gonna prove that money can’t buy true talent and dedication.
Kyle: Absolutely, man! Let’s keep grinding and make our dreams come true, regardless of anyone else’s privileges.
