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Give a break

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• Give a good account of oneself

  Behave or perform creditably, as in Harry gave a good account of himself over the last few months, or The company will probably give a good account of itself in the next quarter. This expression transfers a financial reckoning to other affairs. [ c. 1600 ]

• Give a hang

  see: not give a damn

• Give a holler

  verb phrase To inform, alert, or summon someone: You need me, Mama, just give a holler (1940s+)

• Give a hoot

  see: not give a damn

• Give a leg up

  see: leg up

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