fulcrum /fulˈkrəm or fŭlˈ/

1. The prop or fixed point on which a lever moves or pivots (mechanics)
2. A support
3. A means to an end (figurative)

fulˈcrate adjective

Supported with fulcrums

• give the cold shoulder
• give the devil his due
• give the elbow
• give the game away
• give the gun
• give the heave
• give the heave-ho
• give the lie to
• give the meeting
• give the needle to
• give the push
• give the reins to
• give the runaround
• give the show away
• give the wire
• give tongue
• give to the dogs
• give up
• give up the ghost
• give utterance to
• give vent to
• give voice to
• give way
• give way see under
• give way to