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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Example Sentences

What advice would you give someone trying to make it in show business?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

One common impulse, in which I take part, if insufficiently and awkwardly, is to give someone food or money, or call 911 when someone clearly needs help.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 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

Matthew, 17, said it would prevent him from being able to give someone a lift home late at night but thinks it would be safer.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“I don’t have any friends that can sing it. I was going to double the third refrain to give someone the chance to come in as Aloine.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss