English Slang Collection: give big-ups [释] to acknowledge someone or something implying respect.; [例] I want to give big-ups to my friend Tony for helping me through the hard times.; give grief [释] to hassle someone over something; [例] Stop giving me grief, I know what to do. give it a rest [释] exclamation: shut up!; [例] A: When are you going to wash the car? B: Oh, give it a rest! I'll do it in a minute.; give it a shot [释] to have a try; [例] I’m always interested in debating. I will give it a shot next semester. give it up [释] a request for praise; [例] Give it up for the special guest here tonight with us DJ Mike.; give one a piece of one's mind [释] to share one's feeling or to show one's idea; [例] Michael is so rude. I'll give him a piece of my mind later. |