Give someone grief informal verb phrase
To laugh at or criticize someone.
Leave him alone. Don't give him grief.
The other boys used to give Peter grief because of his accent.
Be a bother to someone.
The noise from his stereo gave the neighbours grief last night, so they let out a stream of abuse at him.
He croaked the whole day, which gave everyone grief.
Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment
To tease someone.
Used to say that someone does not place the blame on one for something
The verb "give" should be conjugated according to its tense.
White lie
Ken: Yesterday I lost the watch that my girlfriend presented to me. Should I tell her this thing?
Lily: Certainly Not! Your girlfriend will be angry with you. Children and fools tell the truth.