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HE ДАВАТЬ/НЕ ДАТЬ ХОДУ (-а) кому VP subj: human or collect often 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 back X doesn't give Y a chance X doesn't let Y get ahead X blocks Y's advancement (promotion) X stands in Y4s way.

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