Give Someone the Cold Shoulder

Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Someone the Cold Shoulder’ To give someone the cold shoulder means to snub them or treat them with aloofness; to show no interest in someone or something; to be intentionally unfriendly toward someone; to shun or reject someone by ignoring them. 1,2,3,4 The phrase ‘give someone the cold shoulder’ always uses … Read more

Give Me a Second/Minute

Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Me a Second/Minute’ Give me a second or give me a minute is much the same as in a second or in a minute. They are used to tell someone to allow you a brief period of time before doing something. These phrases can be used in much the same way as ‘in a … Read more

Give Me Some Sugar

Sugar, in the Southern United States as well as other rural areas, can refer to a kiss. Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Me Some Sugar’ Give me some sugar means give me a kiss. Usage Notes Sometimes, the word ‘me’ is replaced with a reference to the person’s family title, such as mama, aunt, etc. In … Read more

Give Someone a Break

Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Someone a Break’ 1. To give someone a break means to stop putting pressure on them, stop criticizing them, or being unkind to them. 1,2 2. Alternatively, to give someone a break means to help them in a way that gives them a chance at success; to give someone special consideration. … Read more

Give Me a Break

Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Me A Break’ Give me a break is a statement of exasperation used when you do not believe what someone tells you, or you disagree with it and find it ridiculous, unfair, or upsetting. 1,2,3  Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This American and … Read more

Give Your Right Arm (for something)

Also: give your right arm to do something Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Your (or one’s) Right Arm’ If you would give your right arm for something you would sacrifice a lot or go to great lengths to obtain it; to want something very much. 1,2 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our … Read more

Give Your Eye Teeth (for something)

Also: give your eye teeth to do something Meaning of Idiom ‘Give Your (one one’s) Eye Teeth’ If you would give your eye teeth for something you would go to great trouble in order to obtain it; to want something very much. 1,2,3 Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! … Read more

Flip Someone Off

Also: Flip someone the bird Give someone the finger Give someone the bird Give someone the one-finger salute Meaning of Idiom ‘Flip Someone Off’ To flip someone off means to hold up one’s hand with the palm facing towards you and with the fist closed, raise the middle finger. The general meaning is meant to … Read more

Benefit of the Doubt

Also: Give Someone the Benefit of a Doubt Meaning of Idiom ‘The Benefit of the Doubt (to give someone)’ The benefit of the doubt the act of accepting someone as honest or assuming that they are truthful. To give someone the benefit of the doubt is to assume they are telling the truth or they … Read more

Arm and a Leg, an

Also: Cost and arm and a leg Charge an arm and a leg Pay and arm and a leg Give and arm and a leg Meaning of Idiom ‘An Arm and a Leg’ An arm and a leg is a very large amount of money; a very high price. 1,2  Want to see more videos … Read more