give (someone) a nudge
give (someone) a nudge
To give someone a mild or gentle reminder, directive, or word of encouragement. If your friends haven't already donated to our charity, give them a nudge this year to help in the fight against poverty. John is a good student, but sometimes I need to give him a little nudge to do his homework.
See also: give, nudge
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- give (one) the works
- give (one) a fresh start
- give me
- give me (someone or something) any day/time
- don't give (something) a second thought
- (Can I) give you a lift?
- all in, be
- be all in
- give (one's) ground
- give ground