bridge the gap
idiom
: to have qualities of two different groups or things
—often + between
His work bridges the gap between popular fiction and serious literature.
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To be able to bridge the gap between all of these eras of music is just incredible.
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
The shades bridge the gap between earth and jewel tones and result in a collection of super-wearable hues—like Well-Being, a soft pink pictured above—that can take you from day to night repeatedly.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Foxx’s musical interludes also serve to bridge the gap between comedy and the cathartic power of song.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
If one of the many cruel companions of poverty is the loss of choice — mostly due to attempts at one-size-fits-all solutions — Baby2Baby has worked to bridge the gap.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
The shades bridge the gap between earth and jewel tones and result in a collection of super-wearable hues—like Well-Being, a soft pink pictured above—that can take you from day to night repeatedly.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Dec. 2024
Foxx’s musical interludes also serve to bridge the gap between comedy and the cathartic power of song.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
If one of the many cruel companions of poverty is the loss of choice — mostly due to attempts at one-size-fits-all solutions — Baby2Baby has worked to bridge the gap.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Bridge the gap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bridge%20the%20gap. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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