| 词汇 | give something a miss |
| 释义 | Idiom give something a missgive (something) a miss informal to not take part in an activity.I think I'll give the barbecue a miss. I'm on a diet. give (something) a miss1. 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. give something a missCOMMON 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. give something a missdecide not to do or have something. British informalgive 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. |
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