n.
1.the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
2.advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
3.something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress handicap v.
1.injure permanently
2.attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
3.put at a disadvantage
Idiom of the Day
chalk up (something) or chalk (something) up
to record something
The stock prices of the company chalked up a big increase last week.