Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing give, including its inflections. Clear word filter
give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
give and take
CEFR B2mutual compromise in which each side makes concessions
give someone a piece of your mind
CEFR B2To tell someone angrily what you really think of them.
give someone a shout
CEFR B2to contact or tell someone, especially when you need them
give someone the cold shoulder
CEFR B2To deliberately ignore or be unfriendly toward someone.
give someone the creeps
CEFR B2To make someone feel distinctly uneasy, frightened, or repelled.
give someone the eye
CEFR B2to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances
give someone the slip
CEFR B2to escape or evade someone who is following or pursuing you
give something a miss
CEFR B2to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something
give the game away
CEFR B2to accidentally reveal a secret or plan