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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Musk’s showcase captured perfectly the power of spectacle to mask technological shortcomings and bridge the gap between expectation and reality.
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James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The tenor who helped bridge the gap between folk and pop was 86.
—Lee Cowan, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025
Chipmunk flows and equally chirpy beats bridge the gap between the Florida fast movement, Detroit cloud rap, and the hazier elements of New York’s young alternative scenes.
—Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 22 Dec. 2025
Many of us don't get enough fiber in our daily diets, and a popcorn snack can help bridge the gap.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 22 Dec. 2025
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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. 2026.
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