give chase (to someone or something)
give chase (to someone or something)
To begin moving in pursuit of someone or something. The police gave chase once they saw the robber slip out the back window. The kids gave chase to the ice cream truck once they heard its familiar song.
See also: chase, give, someone
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give chase (to someone or something)
to chase someone or something. The dogs gave chase to the fox. A mouse ran by, but the cat was too tired to give chase.
See also: chase, give
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
give chase
Pursue, as in The police gave chase to the robber. [c. 1700]
See also: chase, give
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
give ˈchase
begin to run after somebody/something in order to catch them: We gave chase along the footpath.See also: chase, give
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
give chase
To engage in pursuit of quarry: Police gave chase to the speeding car.
See also: chase, give
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- give chase
- chase (someone or something) around
- chase around
- take off after (someone or something)
- go chase yourself
- Go chase yourself!
- give (one) running shoes
- pursuit
- go and chase yourself
- go and chase yourself!