leave the field clear for somebody

leave the field clear for somebody
leave the field ˈclear for sb f7 | leave sb in possession of the ˈfield f7 idiom
to enable sb to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them

The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.

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