give someone

Idioms  

1. see other entries beginning with give someone, or under give one, or look up the expression by its other words, as give the benefit of the doubt.

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give someone

I don’t know who is left in Oklahoma City to help, but the Dodgers should give someone in the minors an opportunity here.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026

So it’s important to build some structure around how much time and energy you give someone navigating a stressful milestone.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 19, 2026

Figuring out how to give someone a health-related gift isn’t always straightforward.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 21, 2025

For the fans who want Frank gone: who is your preferred candidate to replace him, what does realistic success look like, and how long are you willing to give someone new to achieve it?

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

Every hour or so, we’d change places so as to give someone else a turn in the front seat with them.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey