get a leg up on(в сравнении с кем-либо; например: You get a leg up on your competitors! Acruxia); get a jump(The Hurricanes got an early jump by scoring twice in a span of 1:50 in the first period. VLZ_58)
lay over; get a hand over(оказаться в более выигрышном положении) People on armor instead of under it can quickly scatter around and start fighting. If the vehicle will be intact at this point they get a hand over their attackers, if it's destroyed then they are at least even. 4uzhoj)