| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| give it a rest |
do not say that anymore, stop complaining
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Give it a rest, eh. All you talk about is religion.
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| give it a whirl |
try to do something, try your hand at
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When I saw the others dancing, I decided to give it a whirl.
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| give it all you've got |
try very hard, do all you can
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When I say "push," give it all you've got.
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| give it the once-over |
look at it quickly, do a hasty job, a lick and a promise
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We drove by the house and gave it the once-over. It looks nice!
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| give it to him |
lecture him or hit him, tell him off
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If he touches me again, I'm really going to give it to him!
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| give it to me straight |
give me the facts, do not beat around the bush
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"I have some bad news, man." "Tell me. Give it to me straight."
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| give it your best shot |
do the best you can, try your hardest
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If you want to win, you have to give it your best shot.
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| give me a bad time |
tease me, bug me, give me a rough time (see give you a rough time)
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I wish you wouldn't give me a bad time about my low grades.
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| give me a break |
give me a chance to win, gimme a break
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When we play tennis, give me a break. Don't play your best.
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| give me a call |
phone me, ring me
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I'll give you a call when I have a minute. I have your number.
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