“give a”

The following 12 entries include the term give a.

give a good account of oneself

phrase

: to perform well especially in a competition or confrontation : to acquit oneself well

give a hang

phrase

: to be the least bit concerned or worried

give a crap

phrase

: to care at all about someone or something usually used in negative statements

give a damn

phrase

: to care at all about someone or something used in negative statements

give a darn

phrase

: to care at all about someone or something used in negative statements

give a hoot

phrase

: to care at all about someone or something used in negative statements

give a plug for

phrase

: to say something on the radio, on television, etc., in order to create interest in (something, such as a book, movie, or restaurant)

give a second thought to

phrase

: to worry about used in negative statements

give a start

phrase

: to move suddenly and quickly from surprise or fright : to jump

give a tinker's damn

phrase

: to be interested in or concerned about something used in negative statements

not give a monkey's

phrase

: to not care at all about something.

not give a toss

phrase

: to not care at all about something


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