give it a miss

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abstain from, avoid
give something a miss
To forego something

I decided to give the new Franzen book a miss.

give a miss
(deyim) Not take part in an activity

I think I'll give the barbecue a miss. I'm on a diet.

give something a miss
(deyim) Not take part in an activity

I think I'll give the barbecue a miss. I'm on a diet.