give or take

Idioms and Phrases

Plus or minus a small amount, approximately, more or less. For example, We have ten acres of land, give or take a bit , or It should take a couple of hours, give or take . [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

I've made a fair give-or-take offer, and nothing is to prevent her from closing out and paying you what she owes you.

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