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- 30-Sep-2011, 01:17 #1
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Jumping maneuver How do you call this maneuver in which you put your hands together to act as a support in which someone can climb or step up to reach a higher ground? I hope I was clear enough.
- 30-Sep-2011, 01:23 #2
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Re: Jumping maneuver Giving someone a "boost." When getting on a horse it is called a "leg up."
leg up - Idioms - by the Free Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
boost - Idioms - by the Free Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia.
- 30-Sep-2011, 06:14 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: Jumping maneuver Thank you, they don't teach you what a leg-up or a boost is in advanced / business English he-he.
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