Idiom
give someone a head start (on someone)
Theme: ADVANTAGE
to allow someone to start (something) earlier than someone else.They gave Bill a head start on everyone else, so he arrived early.Please give me a head start on Charles. He is too fast!
Idiom
give someone a head startgive (someone) a head start
have a head start - to have an advantage that makes you more likely to be successful.Bamforth's natural popularity gave him a head start over the other leadership contenders.
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