Х69
HE ДАВАТЬ/НЕ ДАТЬ ХОДУ (-а) кому
VPsubj:
human or collectoften 3rd pers
pl with
indef. refer. ) 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 backX doesn't give Y a chanceX doesn't let Y get aheadX blocks Y's advancement (promotion)X stands in Y4s way.