give the go-by
The phrase "give the go-by" is often used to describe the act of ignoring or avoiding someone or something deliberately.
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Definition
C1General
(informal)To deliberately ignore or avoid someone or something.
Example
- She decided to give the noisy neighbor the go-by and focus on her work.
- He gave the party the go-by and stayed home instead.
C1Social
(informal)To snub or end a relationship with someone.
Example
- After the argument, she gave him the go-by and stopped returning his calls.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give the go-by":
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