give static

give (one) static

slang To squabble with or sass one. Just take out the trash like Dad asked you to—you'll get in trouble if you give him any static. Did you really give him static about the terms of the deal? Ugh, he's probably not going to agree to it now!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

give someone static

Fig. to argue with someone; to give someone back talk. I want you to do it and do it now! Don't give me any static!
See also: give, static
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • give (one) static
  • don't give me any of your lip
  • Don't give me any of your lip!
  • give (one) the works
  • give it a burl
  • give (one) a fresh start
  • don't give (something) a second thought
  • (Can I) give you a lift?
  • give anything (for something)
  • be all in
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