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

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

They’re home to exactly the kinds of voters who, in principle, might give someone like Platner a hearing: not deeply ideological, modestly skeptical of both parties and wary of national polarization.

From Salon • Nov. 17, 2025

Chairman David Sullivan is more likely to give someone a game or two extra rather than act when there is still a possibility the situation might be pulled round.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

How much harder would it be to make the thousands of decisions we are required to make about whether we like someone or love someone or trust someone or want to give someone advice?

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell