give the go-by
give the go-by · gives the go-by · gave the go-by · given the go-by · giving the go-by
To avoid dealing withTo avoid dealing with; to disregard, ignore.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To avoid dealing with; to disregard, ignore.
(transitive)To snub (someone); to end a relationship.
(archaic, transitive)To leave behind, outdistance.
Forms
gives the go-by, giving the go-by, gave the go-by, given the go-by| Base form | give the go-by · to give the go-by |
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| 3rd person singular | gives the go-by |
| Present participle | giving the go-by |
| Past simple | gave the go-by |
| Past participle | given the go-by |
irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle