We need to bridge the gap between our two ideas.
bridge the gap
idiomTo serve as or create a connection between disconnected or disparate things.
The new manager hopes to bridge the gap between the sales team and the engineers.
The charity works tirelessly to bridge the gap between the wealthy city center and the impoverished rural communities nearby.
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a bridge too far
A step or action that is too ambitious; an act of overreaching.
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bridge over troubled waters
Someone or something that provides support, comfort, and a means to overcome difficult times.
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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cross that bridge when one comes to it
To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.
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I have a bridge to sell you
An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.
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stand in the gap
To expose oneself for the protection of something; to make defence against any assailing danger; to take the place of a fallen defender or supporter.
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water under the bridge
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.