To put in your maximum effort into something or someone.
give someone the benefit of the bargain+
To agree to a mutually beneficial arrangement or agreement.
give someone the runaround+
To avoid giving a direct answer or to waste someone's time.
give someone a piece of your mind+
To express your anger or frustration to someone.
give someone the cold shoulder+
To ignore or be unfriendly towards someone.
give someone a break+
To give someone a chance to rest or to be more lenient towards someone.
give someone the benefit of the doubt+
To believe someone without evidence to the contrary.
FAQs
What's the past tense of give?+
The simple past tense of "give" is "gave." For example, "Yesterday, I gave her a gift." The past participle is "given," used with auxiliary verbs like "have" or "had."
When do I use "gave" vs "given"?+
Use "gave" for the simple past tense (e.g., "I gave him the book"). Use "given" as the past participle with auxiliary verbs (e.g., "I have given" or "I had given").
Can "given" be used alone?+
No, "given" is a past participle and cannot stand alone as the main verb in a sentence. It requires an auxiliary verb like "have," "has," or "had" to function correctly.
What are some common phrases with "give"?+
Common phrases include "give up" (quit), "give in" (surrender), "give away" (donate), "give back" (return), and "give out" (distribute or stop working).
Is "give" a transitive or intransitive verb?+
"Give" is primarily a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. For example, "I gave her a book" (book is the direct object). It can also take an indirect object (her).
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