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give and take
mutual exchange of ideas or favors.
give as good as one gets
Respond equally to criticism or teasing.
give back
return something to its owner.
give birth
to bring a baby into the world
give chase
to pursue someone or something quickly.
give credit where credit is due
To acknowledge someone's contribution or achievement.
give curry
to scold or reprimand someone
give dome
to provide a place or shelter
give ear
to listen carefully or pay attention
give face
Show respect or honor to someone.
give head
Slang for oral sex.
give heed
To listen carefully to advice.
give in
Relent or yield to pressure.
give it one's best shot
make the best effort possible.
give it the big one
to make a big effort or show
give it the gun
To accelerate or go faster.
give life to
to create or inspire something new
give lip
to talk back disrespectfully
give notice
to formally announce leaving a job.
give one's all
to put maximum effort into something
give one's head a shake
To clear one's thoughts or reconsider.
give oneself airs
Act superior or pretentious.
give out
distribute something to people
give pause
to stop and think carefully