Фразеологизмы со словом give. Страница шесть

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.

John gave himself airs when he won first prize.

Mary gave herself airs when she wore her new dress.

give oneself away

To show guilt; show you have done wrong.

Carl played a joke on Bob and gave himself away by laughing.

The thief gave himself away by spending so much money.

give oneself up to

Not to hold yourself back from; let yourself enjoy.

John came inside from the cold and gave himself up to the pleasure of being in a warm room.

Uncle Willie gave himself up to a life of wandering.

give oneself up

To stop hiding or running away; surrender.

Mr. Thompson hit another car, and his wife told him to give himself up.

The thief gave himself up to the police.