gap

bridge the gap 

1. Lit. to make a bridge that reaches across a space. The engineers decided to bridge the gap with a wooden structure.

2. Fig. to do or create something that will serve temporarily. We can bridge the gap with a few temporary employees.

See also: bridge

fill the gap

to serve temporarily. I think that the temp will fill the gap until a new person can be hired.

See also: fill

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a credibility gap

a difference between what someone says about a situation and what you know or see is true There's a credibility gap developing between me and my builders. This is the third week they've told me they'll finish by Friday.

a generation gap

the lack of understanding between older and younger people that is caused by their different experiences, opinions and behaviour It is unusual for a singer to bridge the generation gap and appeal to both young and old alike. There's a big age difference between us but we've never been troubled by a generation gap.

See also: generation

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bridge the gap

to make a connection where there is a great difference He promises to change the tax laws to bridge the gap between the rich and poor.

Usage notes: often used with between, as in the example

See also: bridge