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2021-06-25 10:06
Not give (one) the time of day American British informal
To utterly ignore, disrespect, or be unpleasant toward someone
He's tried to strike up a conversation but I won't give him the time of day.
James' friends wouldn't give him the time of day after they found out that teacher had biased him in competition.
I won't give any guys I hate the time of day due to the bad things they have done to me.
To not care in any way about something or someone
1.To do nothing, ignore the problem or situation needing to be coped with
2.To not want to applaud
1. To stop, delay or diminish something
2. To ignore or end social contact with someone; to separate someone from others
This expression was first recorded in 1864.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
