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give aboutto spread a rumourRate it:
give aboutto encompass or surround somethingRate it:
give againstto attack or assaultRate it:
give againstto impinge againstRate it:
give and takeA process of compromise or accommodation.Rate it:
give as good as one getsTo 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.Rate it:
give awayTo make a gift of.Rate it:
give awayTo relinquish control over.Rate it:
give awayTo formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom; often by her father.Rate it:
give awayTo unintentionally reveal a secret, or expose someone.Rate it:
give awayTo concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.Rate it:
give awayTo concede.Rate it:
give away the storeTo transact, trade, or negotiate badly, by paying, providing, or conceding too much to the other party.Rate it:
give backTo return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).Rate it:
give backTo contribute money, goods, or, especially, services for charitable purposes, as if in return for one's own success.Rate it:
give backTo recede; to retreat.Rate it:
give battleTo engage in warfare; to attack or fight with military force.Rate it:
give birthTo invent a new idea.Rate it:
give birthTo produce new life into the world; to have a baby. Transitive when used with to.Rate it:
give byto stand asideRate it:
give chaseTo chase or pursue a person.Rate it:
give credit where credit is dueAlternative form of credit where credit's dueRate it:
give curryAngrily.Rate it:
give earDante Gabriel Rosetti, A Death-Parting, lines 5-6.Rate it:
give earTo listen: to devote one's attention to an auditory event.Rate it:
give faceTo honor; to pay respect.Rate it:
give forthTo emit or release something.Rate it:
give forthTo utter or publish.Rate it:
give forthTo emanate.Rate it:
give headTo perform oral sex on another person.Rate it:
give heedPay attention to.Rate it:
give him enough rope and he'll hang himselfIf one gives someone enough freedom of action, they may destroy themselves by foolish actions.Rate it:
give hostage to fortuneHe was very cautious with his words and gave no hostages to fortune.Rate it:
give hostage to fortuneTo take an action or make a statement that is risky because it could cause you trouble later.Rate it:
give inTo collapse or fall.Rate it:
give inTo droop the head.Rate it:
give inTo relent or yield.Rate it:
give intoto give in to.Rate it:
give it a goTo try or attempt.Rate it:
give it a gotry it outRate it:
give it a shotTry or attempt (something).Rate it:
give it a twistIf you have trouble getting it to work right, try giving it a twist.Rate it:
give it a whirlTo try, test or attempt.Rate it:
give it one's best shotTo make one's best effort or attempt; to try as hard as possible.Rate it:
give it the gunLiteral meaning.Rate it:
give it the old college tryAn American Expression'; Give It The Traditional College Student's Focused, Determined Attempt Toward Achieving The Goal!Rate it:
give meform of words used as a request by a telephone-user to be connected with a specified person, number, etc.Rate it:
give meUsed other than as an idiom: see give, me.Rate it:
give meAn expression of strong preference or approbationRate it:
give me a handA request for assistance.Rate it:

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