Leave the field clear for somebody

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Use it when a rival backs out, making it easier for someone else to succeed.

After the leading company withdrew their product, it left the field clear for the smaller startups.

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Implies that any obstructions to success have been removed for the person or group.

With the last legal hurdle gone, it left the field clear for her groundbreaking research.

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Indicates an opportunity has arisen because someone else has cleared any difficulties away.

His teammates' hard work left the field clear for him to score the winning goal.

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