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Base language: EN
Letter: g
Total idioms: 9858 - currently selected: 623 (50 per page)Get your tongue round something
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If you are able to pronounce a difficult word or phrase, you can get your tongue round it.
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She's from the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. Try getting your tongue round that!
If you are able to pronounce a difficult word or phrase, you can get your tongue round it.
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She's from the village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. Try getting your tongue round that!
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Get-rich-quick
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get-rich-quick (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, often disparaging, of a scheme) Claiming to provide large profits quickly, with no realistic chance of success, in order to lure gullible investment victims.
? Five companies offering get-rich-quick schemes to property investors have been shut down.
? Get-rich-quick email scams are on the increase.
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get-rich-quick (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic, often disparaging, of a scheme) Claiming to provide large profits quickly, with no realistic chance of success, in order to lure gullible investment victims.
? Five companies offering get-rich-quick schemes to property investors have been shut down.
? Get-rich-quick email scams are on the increase.
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Get/give the low-down
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If you get or give the low-down, you get or give complete information or facts about something.
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I'll call you after the meeting and give you the low-down.
If you get or give the low-down, you get or give complete information or facts about something.
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I'll call you after the meeting and give you the low-down.
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Get/have by the short hairs (or:by the short and curlies)
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If you get or have someone by the short hairs, you put them in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape, so you have complete control over them.
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They are in no position to refuse; we've got them by the short hairs!
If you get or have someone by the short hairs, you put them in a difficult situation from which they cannot escape, so you have complete control over them.
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They are in no position to refuse; we've got them by the short hairs!
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Get/have the jitters
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If you get (or have) the jitters, especially before an important event, you become very nervous or anxious and begin to shake.
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Some people get the jitters when they have to make a speech.
If you get (or have) the jitters, especially before an important event, you become very nervous or anxious and begin to shake.
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Some people get the jitters when they have to make a speech.
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Get/take flak
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If you get or take flak, you receive severe criticism for something you have done.
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He got a lot of flak for the way he handled the situation.
If you get or take flak, you receive severe criticism for something you have done.
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He got a lot of flak for the way he handled the situation.
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Get fingers burnt
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If someone gets their fingers burnt, they suffer as a result of an unsuccessful action and are nervous about trying again.
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He got his fingers burnt so badly in the last elections that he decided to withdraw from politics.
If someone gets their fingers burnt, they suffer as a result of an unsuccessful action and are nervous about trying again.
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He got his fingers burnt so badly in the last elections that he decided to withdraw from politics.
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Get knickers in twist
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If you get your knickers in a twist, you are anxious, nervous, or angry faced with a difficult situation.
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Don't get your knickers in a twist! Everything is under control.
If you get your knickers in a twist, you are anxious, nervous, or angry faced with a difficult situation.
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Don't get your knickers in a twist! Everything is under control.
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Get wind of
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If you get wind of something, you hear about something you were unaware of, usually a private or secret matter.
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The chairman didn't want the press to get wind of the takeover before the agreement was signed.
If you get wind of something, you hear about something you were unaware of, usually a private or secret matter.
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The chairman didn't want the press to get wind of the takeover before the agreement was signed.
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Ghetto bird
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ghetto bird (plural ghetto birds)
1. (slang, US, African American Vernacular, idiomatic) A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).
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ghetto bird (plural ghetto birds)
1. (slang, US, African American Vernacular, idiomatic) A police helicopter, specifically in the context of patrolling or searching impoverished, high-crime urban areas (the ghetto).
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Ghetto lottery
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ghetto lottery (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, figuratively, US) a financial windfall obtainable by a poor person
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ghetto lottery (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, figuratively, US) a financial windfall obtainable by a poor person
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Ghost at the feast
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ghost at the feast (plural ghosts at the feast)
1. (idiomatic) A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.
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ghost at the feast (plural ghosts at the feast)
1. (idiomatic) A presence that mars one's enjoyment by causing guilt or reviving unwelcome memories.
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Gi can
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GI can (plural GI cans)
1. (US, military) trash cans that are galvanized
2. (idiomatic) used to refer sardonically to shells fired by the German Army in World War I
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GI can (plural GI cans)
1. (US, military) trash cans that are galvanized
2. (idiomatic) used to refer sardonically to shells fired by the German Army in World War I
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Gift horse
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gift horse (plural gift horses)
1. (idiomatic) An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs.
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gift horse (plural gift horses)
1. (idiomatic) An apparent gift, that has substantial associated costs.
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Gift of the gab
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gift of the gab (plural gifts of the gab)
1. (idiomatic) The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly.
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gift of the gab (plural gifts of the gab)
1. (idiomatic) The ability to talk readily, glibly, and convincingly.
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Gild the lily
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to gild the lily (third-person singular simple present gilds the lily, present participle gilding the lily, simple past and past participle gilded the lily)
1. (idiomatic) To embellish or improve something unnecessarily.
2. To add superfluous attributes to something.
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to gild the lily (third-person singular simple present gilds the lily, present participle gilding the lily, simple past and past participle gilded the lily)
1. (idiomatic) To embellish or improve something unnecessarily.
2. To add superfluous attributes to something.
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Gimme a five
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gimme a five (imperative)
1. (idiomatic) A request to receive a high five.
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gimme a five (imperative)
1. (idiomatic) A request to receive a high five.
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Ginger knob
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ginger knob (plural ginger knobs)
1. (UK, slang, idiomatic, pejorative) a male redhead, a ginger-haired male.
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ginger knob (plural ginger knobs)
1. (UK, slang, idiomatic, pejorative) a male redhead, a ginger-haired male.
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Gird up one's loins
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gird up one’s loins
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.
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gird up one’s loins
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To prepare oneself for something demanding.
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Give 110%
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give 110%
1. (idiomatic) Make the maximum possible effort
? This is a very important game, and the only way we'll win is if every one of you gives 110% out there on the pitch.
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give 110%
1. (idiomatic) Make the maximum possible effort
? This is a very important game, and the only way we'll win is if every one of you gives 110% out there on the pitch.
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Give a fuck
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give a fuck (third-person singular simple present gives a fuck, present participle giving a fuck, simple past gave a fuck, past participle given a fuck)
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, usually in a negative use) to care.
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give a fuck (third-person singular simple present gives a fuck, present participle giving a fuck, simple past gave a fuck, past participle given a fuck)
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, usually in a negative use) to care.
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Give a good account of oneself
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give a good account of oneself
1. (idiomatic) To act in a creditable manner.
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give a good account of oneself
1. (idiomatic) To act in a creditable manner.
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Give a hard time
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If you give someone a hard time, you annoy them or make things difficult for them.
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Susan says the pupils in her new school are giving her a hard time.
If you give someone a hard time, you annoy them or make things difficult for them.
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Susan says the pupils in her new school are giving her a hard time.
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Give a person line
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give a person line
1. (idiomatic) to allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the line
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give a person line
1. (idiomatic) to allow a person more or less liberty until it is convenient to stop or check him/her, like a hooked fish that swims away with the line
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Give a piece of one's mind
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If you tell someone exactly what you think, in a very angry manner, you give them a piece of your mind.
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Jack was so irritated by his neighbours' behaviour that he decided to give them a piece of his mind.
If you tell someone exactly what you think, in a very angry manner, you give them a piece of your mind.
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Jack was so irritated by his neighbours' behaviour that he decided to give them a piece of his mind.
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Give a rat's arse
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give a rat's arse
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, British) To care; to have or show an interest.
? I just don't give a rat's arse!
? "She couldn't give a rat's arse whether he shows up or not."
? I don't give a rat's arse about politics.
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give a rat's arse
1. (idiomatic, vulgar, British) To care; to have or show an interest.
? I just don't give a rat's arse!
? "She couldn't give a rat's arse whether he shows up or not."
? I don't give a rat's arse about politics.
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Give a run for money
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If you give someone a run for their money, you present strong competition in circumstances where the other person expects to win easily.
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We didn't win the match but we gave the other team a run for their money.
If you give someone a run for their money, you present strong competition in circumstances where the other person expects to win easily.
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We didn't win the match but we gave the other team a run for their money.
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Give a shit
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give a shit
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) To care, to have or to show an interest
? I just don't give a shit!
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give a shit
1. (idiomatic, vulgar) To care, to have or to show an interest
? I just don't give a shit!
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Give a shite
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give a shite
1. (idiomatic) To care; mind; consider important
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give a shite
1. (idiomatic) To care; mind; consider important
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Give a sneck posset
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give a sneck posset
1. (archaic, UK, literally) To fasten the door latch.
2. (idiomatic, UK) To give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.
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give a sneck posset
1. (archaic, UK, literally) To fasten the door latch.
2. (idiomatic, UK) To give someone a cold reception; to close the door on someone; to reject them.
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Give a tongue-lashing
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When you scold someone severely, you give them a tongue-lashing.
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The teacher gave Jeremy a tongue-lashing when he arrived late for school for the third time.
When you scold someone severely, you give them a tongue-lashing.
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The teacher gave Jeremy a tongue-lashing when he arrived late for school for the third time.
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Give and take
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give and take (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A process of compromise or accommodation.
? They hoped for a solution, but both knew it would require some give and take.
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give and take (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic) A process of compromise or accommodation.
? They hoped for a solution, but both knew it would require some give and take.
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Give as good as one gets
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give as good as one gets
1. (idiomatic) To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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give as good as one gets
1. (idiomatic) To behave toward others in a manner resembling or commensurate with their behavior towards oneself, especially in a situation where one is insulted or otherwise ill-treated.
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Give away the store
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give away the store
1. (idiomatic) To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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give away the store
1. (idiomatic) To transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.
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Give a dog a bad name
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People who lose their reputation have difficulty regaining it because others continue to blame or suspect them.
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Tom was suspected as usual. Give a dog a bad name!
People who lose their reputation have difficulty regaining it because others continue to blame or suspect them.
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Tom was suspected as usual. Give a dog a bad name!
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Give back
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give back
1. (transitive) To return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).
? Give me back my book!
2. (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute money, goods, or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for one's own success.
? We organize this Thanksgiving dinner at the old-age home to give back to the community.
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give back
1. (transitive) To return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).
? Give me back my book!
2. (transitive, intransitive, idiomatic) To contribute money, goods, or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for one's own success.
? We organize this Thanksgiving dinner at the old-age home to give back to the community.
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Give battle
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give battle (third-person singular simple present gives battle, present participle giving battle, simple past and past participle gave battle)
1. (idiomatic, dated) To engage in warfare; to attack or fight with military force.
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give battle (third-person singular simple present gives battle, present participle giving battle, simple past and past participle gave battle)
1. (idiomatic, dated) To engage in warfare; to attack or fight with military force.
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Give chase
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give chase
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To chase or pursue a person.
? After the robbery, the police gave chase but didn't catch the suspect.
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give chase
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To chase or pursue a person.
? After the robbery, the police gave chase but didn't catch the suspect.
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Give curry
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give (someone or somebody) curry
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to direct abusive language at (someone) angrily
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give (someone or somebody) curry
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to direct abusive language at (someone) angrily
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Give ear
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give ear
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.
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give ear
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.
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Give face
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give face
1. (idiomatic) To honor; to pay respect.
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give face
1. (idiomatic) To honor; to pay respect.
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Give head
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give head (third-person singular simple present gives head, present participle giving head, simple past gave head, past participle given head)
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, slang) To perform oral sex on another person.
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give head (third-person singular simple present gives head, present participle giving head, simple past gave head, past participle given head)
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, slang) To perform oral sex on another person.
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Give heed
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give heed (third-person singular simple present gives heed, present participle giving heed, simple past gave heed, past participle given heed)
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, archaic, often with "to") To pay attention; to heed.
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give heed (third-person singular simple present gives heed, present participle giving heed, simple past gave heed, past participle given heed)
1. (intransitive, idiomatic, archaic, often with "to") To pay attention; to heed.
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Give hostage to fortune
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give hostage to fortune
1. (idiomatic) To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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give hostage to fortune
1. (idiomatic) To take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.
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Give in
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give in (third-person singular simple present gives in, present participle giving in, simple past gave in, past participle given in)
1. to collapse or fall
? The roof gave in under the weight of the snow.
2. (idiomatic) to relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat
? I finally gave in and let him stay up to watch TV.
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give in (third-person singular simple present gives in, present participle giving in, simple past gave in, past participle given in)
1. to collapse or fall
? The roof gave in under the weight of the snow.
2. (idiomatic) to relent, yield, surrender or admit defeat
? I finally gave in and let him stay up to watch TV.
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Give it a rest!
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If someone tells you to give it a rest, they are asking you to stop doing something such as complaining or talking continuously.
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All you talk about is politics - give it a rest ... please!
If someone tells you to give it a rest, they are asking you to stop doing something such as complaining or talking continuously.
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All you talk about is politics - give it a rest ... please!
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Give it a shot
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give it a shot (third-person singular simple present gives it a shot, present participle giving it a shot, simple past gave it a shot, past participle given it a shot)
1. (idiomatic) Try or attempt (something).
? I don’t think it will work, but I suppose you could give it a shot.
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give it a shot (third-person singular simple present gives it a shot, present participle giving it a shot, simple past gave it a shot, past participle given it a shot)
1. (idiomatic) Try or attempt (something).
? I don’t think it will work, but I suppose you could give it a shot.
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Give it a whirl
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give it a whirl
1. (idiomatic) To try, test or attempt.
? If you've never tried a recumbent bicycle before, you're welcome to give it a whirl.
? I don't know how to begin, but I'll give it a whirl, anyway.
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give it a whirl
1. (idiomatic) To try, test or attempt.
? If you've never tried a recumbent bicycle before, you're welcome to give it a whirl.
? I don't know how to begin, but I'll give it a whirl, anyway.
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Give it one's best shot
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give it one's best shot
1. (idiomatic) To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
? I didn't win the contest, but I sure gave it my best shot.
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give it one's best shot
1. (idiomatic) To make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.
? I didn't win the contest, but I sure gave it my best shot.
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Give it the gun
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give it the gun
1. Used other than as an idiom: see give, it, gun.
2. (idiomatic) To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
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give it the gun
1. Used other than as an idiom: see give, it, gun.
2. (idiomatic) To cause a specific vehicle to accelerate; to open the throttle of an engine.
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