Идиомы и фразеологизмы английского со словом give. Страница шесть

Фразеологизмы со словом give. Страница шесть

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give one the eye
To look at, especially with interest and liking.
A pretty girl went by and all the boys gave her the eye.
To look or stare at, especially in a cold or unfriendly way.
Mrs. Jones didn't like Mary and didn't speak. She just gave her the eye when they met on the street.
give one's due
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.
give one's right arm for
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
To seriously promise.
"You gave me your word you would marry me," Mary bitterly complained, "but you broke your word."
give oneself airs
To act proud; act vain.
Mary gave herself airs when she wore her new dress.
John gave himself airs when he won first prize.
give oneself away
To show guilt; show you have done wrong.
The thief gave himself away by spending so much money.
Carl played a joke on Bob and gave himself away by laughing.
give oneself up to
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.
give oneself up
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.