G
Idioms beginning with "G"
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Contents of G:
[give oneself up] {v.}
To stop hiding or running away; surrender.
The thief gave himself up to the police.
Mr. Thompson hit another car, and his wife told him to give himself up.
Compare: [TURN IN].
[give oneself up to] {v. phr.}
Not to hold yourself back from; let yourself enjoy.
Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life of wandering.
John came inside from the cold and gave himself up to the pleasure of being in a warm room.
Compare: […]
[give one some of his] or [her own medicine] {v. phr.}
To treat someone the way he or she treats others (used in the negative).
The gangster beat up an innocent old man, so when he resisted arrest, a policeman gave him a little of his own medicine.
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[give one's due] {v. phr.}
To be fair to (a person), give credit that (a person) deserves.
The boxer who lost gave the new champion his due.
We should give a good worker his due.
Compare: [GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE].
[give one's right arm for] {v. phr.}
To give something of great value; sacrifice.
During our long hike in the desert, I would have given my right arm for an ice cold drink.
[give one's word] {v. phr.}
To seriously promise.
"You gave me your word you would marry me," Mary bitterly complained, "but you broke your word."
[give one the eye] {v. phr.}, {slang}
1. To look at, especially with interest and liking.
A pretty girl went by and all the boys gave her the eye.
2. To look or stare at, especially in a cold or unfriendly way.
* /Mrs. Jones didn't like Mary and […]
[give or take] {v, phr.}
To add or subtract. Used with a round number or date to show how approximate it is.
The house was built in 1900, give or take five years.
[give out] {v.}
1. To make known; let it be known; publish.
Mary gave out that she and Bob were going to be married.
2. To let escape; give.
The cowboy gave out a yell.
Syn.: [GIVE OFF], [LET GO].
3. to give to people; distribute.
* /The […]