give the time of day
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The atomic clock, Essen noted, “did not give the time of day, of course, but this is not required.”
From Slate ● Jun. 10, 2015
On the other side now with a faithful man who cares about me deeply, and I won't give the time of day to someone who messes with me and my relationship now.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2013
“It was a big joke at Kesher — that he’d only give the time of day to women,” said Leah Sugarman, 30, of Silver Spring, Md., who converted with him.
From Washington Post
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