make way

make way
make way
to make progress; to move ahead. (Originally nautical. See also make way (for someone or something).) •

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{v. phr.} To move from in front so someone can go through; stand aside. * /The people made way for the king./ * /When older men retire they make way for younger men to take their places./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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