English Vocabulary for learners
Expressions with the word 'GIVE'
from: 'give a break'
to: 'give some thought'
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Give a break | Stop being so harsh or demanding on someone | "The intern is doing his best – give him a break!" |
| Give a call | Speak to someone on the telephone. | "I'll give you a call after the meeting and let you know the outcome." |
| Give credit | Acknowledge an accomplishment or someone’s work | "We’d like to give credit to all the volunteers for their valuable contribution." |
| Give evidence | Testify; officially give information about something | "You will probably be asked to give evidence at the trial.”" |
| Give as good as you get | Treat other people the way they treat you; retaliate | "Alice can defend herself. She gives as good as she gets!" |
| Give a hand | Provide assistance/help someone | "I’ll never manage to carry all these books. Can you give me hand? " |
| Give the impression | Appear or seem to be | "The packaging gives the impression that the product is good for your health." |
| Give a lecture | Give a formal talk on a particular subject, especially to teach | "He dislikes interruptions while he’s giving a lecture." |
| Give a lift | Drive someone somewhere | "I’ll be going past the station. Would you like me to give you a lift?" |
| Give notice | Inform someone or announce one’s intent | "Our landlord gave us notice that he was not going to renew the lease." |
| Give an opinion | Express your thoughts on a subject | "We would like you all to give your opinion on the proposed changes" |
| Give a piece of your mind | Say exactly what you think, in an angry manner | "The dissatisfied customer called the manager to give him a piece of his mind." |
| Give a performance | Entertain an audience by doing something | "The dancers gave a spectacular performance." |
| Give priority | Treat something as more important than anything else | "It was decided to give priority to those in need of medical care." |
| Give it a rest | Stop talking continuously about something | "All Tom talks about is politics. I wish he’d give it a rest! " |
| Give some thought | Consider something or think about it | "I’ll give some thought to your suggestion and get back to you." |
| Give a tongue-lashing | Scold or reprimand someone severely. | "The teacher gave Jeremy a tongue-lashing when he arrived late for school for the third time." |
| Give a speech | Give a formal talk in public | "An ecologist gave a speech on the consequences of climate change." |
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