leave the field open for (one)

leave the field open for (one)

To give one a clear or easy 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 open for last year's runner-up to claim the title. To be honest, I'd rather withdraw from consideration and leave the field open for you to get the job.
See also: field, leave, open
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • leave the field clear for (one)
  • leave the field clear for somebody
  • 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
  • of a sudden
  • all of a sudden
  • have a wild hair to (do something)