НЕ ДАТЬ ХОДА

• НЕ ДАВАТЬ/НЕ ДАТЬ ХОДУ <-a> кому••

[VP; subj: human or collect; often 3rd pers pl with indef. refer.]

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⇒ to deprive s.o. of the opportunity to make full use of his abilities, obstruct s.o.'s advancement at work etc:

- X не даёт Y-y ходу••≈ X holds Y back;

- X doesn't give Y a chance;

- X doesn't let Y get ahead;

- X blocks Y's advancement (promotion);

- X stands in Y's way.

     ♦ Ему надо искать другую работу, в институте ему не дадут хода. He should look for another job, they won't let him get ahead at the institute.