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bridge the gap

[brij thuh gap]

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idiom

to create a connection between things that are separated either physically or metaphorically.
The mentorship program helps bridge the gap between middle school and high school.
to fill in a gap or lack, as of time, money, understanding, or opportunity.
Student loans allow many to bridge the gap and be able to afford a college education.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bridge the gap¹

First recorded in 1855–60, in the literal sense

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It also offered a sharp reminder of how the 23-year-old Englishman still has to bridge the gap to Sinner and world number two Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slams.

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“Practically, for many fire victims, they won’t have adequate insurance to bridge the gap between their coverage and the aspirational goals of the blue ribbon commission — unless somebody else steps in to help them,” Dunmoyer said.

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The application to move them to Loro Parque was described as a temporary measure by Pannier-Runacher that would bridge the gap until a sanctuary in Europe had been found and built.

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For a club who were in League One two years ago, the step up to the top flight was always going to be huge - and Ipswich needed to recruit significantly to try to bridge the gap.

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As a self-styled political outsider born-and-bred in Hull, Campbell says he can "bridge the gap" between government and an area that's "being ignored".

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