弾はずみをつける

expression, ichidan verb

give momentum; give a boost; encourage; spur; stimulate

Used for giving physical momentum (e.g., swinging, throwing) or figurative momentum (e.g., to a conversation, economy, or person's motivation).

• バットを振ふるときは、まず軽かるく弾はずみをつけるといい。

  When swinging a bat, it's good to first give it a little momentum.

• 彼かれの一ひと言ことが会かい議ぎに弾はずみをつけた。

  His remark gave momentum to the meeting.