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.
people often do irrational or foolish things when they are in love.
I and my boyfriend have decided to get married in the summer. I don't think that's wise, since we won't have enough money saved by then to set up house. But then, one cannot love and be wise.