give a lead
give a lead
To do something so that others will do it too. The kids would probably understand what you want them to do if you gave a lead on it first.
See also: give, lead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give a ˈlead (on something)
give people encouragement to do something by doing it yourself first: The government should give a lead on protection of the environment.See also: give, lead
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give (one) to understand
- give to understand
- given to understand
- as far as I understand (it)
- understand
- AFAIUI
- AFAIU
- begin to see the light
- make (something) clear (to one)
- make clear to