give somebody a head start

I didn't want to give them too big a head start.

She left and I gave her a good head start.

Looks like they tried to give their son a start in life.

Although they give me a good start for next issue.

His back was to me and yet again I gave him a start.

When he asked what was the matter, she gave a start.

She gave a little start at the sound of his voice.

We want to help their families to give our students a strong start on the road to success.

I really felt I'd been given a new start, that life was coming together.

That gave him a running start by the time he got to the line.