Crazy Verbs! – To Give

1. Basic Definitions:

• Give: To present or transfer something to someone else willingly.

2. Expressing Giving:

• Give away: To donate or provide something for free.
• Give back: To return something that was borrowed or taken.
• Give in: To yield or surrender, often after a struggle or argument.
• Give out: To distribute or hand out to a group of people.
• Give up: To quit or stop trying, often used in the context of challenges.

3. Types of Giving:

• Give a hand: To offer assistance or help.
• Give a speech: To deliver a talk or presentation to an audience.
• Give advice: To provide suggestions or recommendations to someone.
• Give compliments: To offer kind words or praise to others.
• Give feedback: To provide constructive comments or opinions on something.
• Give permission: To allow someone to do something.
• Give a ride: To offer transportation to someone.

4. Giving in Different Contexts:

• Give someone a call: To contact someone by phone.
• Give it a shot: To try something, often used when attempting new things.
• Give someone the benefit of the doubt: To trust someone’s word or actions without clear evidence.
• Give someone a break: To show leniency or understanding towards someone’s situation.
• Give someone space: To allow someone time alone or privacy.

5. Phrases with “Give”:

• Give me a hand with…: Could you help me with…?
• Give it your all: Put in maximum effort.
• Give someone a hard time: Tease or make things difficult for someone.
• Give someone the cold shoulder: Ignore or show indifference towards someone.
• Give in to temptation: Succumb to a desire or urge.

6. Cultural and Social Expressions:

• Give and take: A balanced exchange in a relationship or negotiation.
• Give someone the silent treatment: Refuse to speak to someone as a form of punishment or protest.
• Give the go-ahead: To approve or authorize something.

7. Idioms Involving “Give”:

• Give a piece of your mind: To express your strong opinions or anger to someone.
• You can’t give what you don’t have: You cannot provide something you lack.