give something a miss
give (something) a miss
1. To not do something. Unfortunately, I had to give the party a miss because I had a migraine last night.
2. To (make the decision to) not utilize or acquire something. Those headphones are very overpriced for the quality—I'd give them a miss.
See also: give, miss
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give something a miss
COMMON
1. If you give something a miss, you decide not to do it or not to go to it. Do you mind if I give the party a miss? You might suggest they give breakfast a miss, because this is a very shocking exhibition.
2. If you give something a miss, you decide not to use it or buy it. Any metal rod will do, but give gold a miss — it's too soft. I want to invest, but I think I'll give property a miss on this occasion.
See also: give, miss, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
give something a miss
decide not to do or have something. British informalSee also: give, miss, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
give something a ˈmiss
(informal, especially British English) decide not to do something: I usually go to a yoga class on Mondays, but I think I’ll give it a miss this week.See also: give, miss, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (I) wouldn't (do something) if I were you
- a fast talker
- (you've) got to get up pretty early in the morning to (do something)
- a/the feel of (something)
- (something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another
- a straw will show which way the wind blows
- a crack at (someone or something)
- (one) doesn't give a rip (about something)
- all right
- (one) doesn't give a hoot (about something)