bridge the gap

[ brij thuh gap ]

idiom

1. 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.

2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridge the gap¹

First recorded in 1855–60, in the literal sense