Give it the gun
verb phrase
To speed up an engine abruptly; accelerate to highest speed; floor, put the pedal to the metal (1917+)
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- Give it to someone
verb phrase
- Give it up
interjection a request for applause or praise from the party wishing such or by a third party; clap your hands for Examples Give it up for the boys in the band. Usage Note slang interjection A request for applause or praise from the party wishing such or by a third party; clap your hands for: […]
- Give me five
Related Terms slip me five verb phrase To give knockout drops, esp chloral hydrate, secretly in a drink: He passed out as if someone had slipped him a Mickey (1951+)
- Give me liberty or give me death
Words from a speech by Patrick Henry urging the American colonies to revolt against England. Henry spoke only a few weeks before the Revolutionary War began: “Gentlemen may cry Peace, Peace, but there is no peace. The war is actually begun. The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the […]
- Give me some skin
sentence Let’s shake hands: Hi there, sweetie. Gimme some skin (1930s+ Black)