leave the field clear for



leave the field clear for somebody

to stop competing with someone, which gives them a better chance of achieving success John decided not to apply for the job, which left the field clear for Emma.
See also: clear, field, leave

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Sarnai-Mongolian
Rain (1)RAYNEnglish (Rare)
Karan['kærən]
WilliVI-leeGerman
HayleeHAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
Careenkə-REENEnglish (Rare)