give something a miss

listen to the pronunciation of give something a miss
English - English
To forego something

I decided to give the new Franzen book a miss.

(deyim) Not take part in an activity

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

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 it a miss
abstain from, avoid
give something a miss

    Hyphenation

    give some·thing a Miss

    Turkish pronunciation

    gîv sʌmthîng ı mîs

    Pronunciation

    /ˈgəv ˈsəmᴛʜəɴɢ ə ˈməs/ /ˈɡɪv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ə ˈmɪs/
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