give * away + | give something without asking for anything in exchange | Why did Nancy give all of her furniture away? |
give * away + | betray (a secret) | We are having a surprise party for Susan next Saturday, so don't give our surprise away by acting suspicious. |
give * back + | return something you borrowed | When are you going to give that book back to your teacher? |
give in | stop trying | Never give in! You can do it! |
give off + | release (a smell, light) | That white flower gives off a beautiful smell. |
give * out + | distribute | I earn extra money by giving out brochures on the street. |
give out | become very tired (inf.) | I hope this car doesn't give out in the middle of the desert. |
give * up + | surrender something | The police told the thief to give his gun up. |
give up | surrender | Never give up learning English! |
Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Phrasal Verbs: give
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