気き合あいを掛かける

expression, ichidan verb

cheer on; shout encouragement

Used when someone shouts or calls out to energize or encourage another person, often in sports, work, or performance contexts.

• 試し合あい中ちゅう、監かん督とくは選せん手しゅたちに気き合あいを掛かけた。

  During the match, the coach cheered on the players.

• 友とも達だちが走はしっているときに「頑がん張ばれ！」と気き合あいを掛かけた。

  I shouted encouragement to my friend while they were running.