leave the field clear for somebody
leave the field clear for (one)
To give one a clear or easier path to victory or success by no longer participating in a competition of some kind. The returning state champion's sudden departure from the tournament leaves the field clear for last year's runner-up to claim the title. To be honest, I'd rather withdraw from consideration and leave the field clear for you to get the job.
See also: clear, field, leave
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
leave the field ˈclear for somebody
,leave somebody in possession of the ˈfield
enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups are not competing with them any longer: Many of our more experienced players are injured or resting, which leaves the field clear for new talent.See also: clear, field, leave, somebody
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- leave the field clear for (one)
- leave the field open for (one)
- have a (sudden) rush of blood to the head
- have a rush of blood to the head
- a (sudden) rush of blood (to the head)
- a rush of blood
- sudden
- all of a sudden
- of a sudden
- get a wild hair to (do something)