Phrases & Expressions

To give something to someone for free instead of selling or keeping it.

• She gave away all her old clothes to charity.
• The shop is giving away free samples this weekend.

To make an attempt at doing something.

• I've never tried making wine in my bathtub, but maybe I'll give it a shot.
• You can't open that jar? Let me give it a shot.

To allow someone to do something.

• Her parents gave her permission to study abroad.
• The teacher gave permission for the students to leave early.

To allow other traffic to go first.

• Give way to pedestrians at the crossing.
• You must give way to traffic coming from the right.

To disappear; to be lost.

• The dog went missing.
• My keys have gone missing again.

Of an alarm or similar device: to start making a loud noise.

• My alarm went off at six.
• The fire alarm went off during the lesson.

Ready and prepared to start or proceed.

• Everyone is good to go for the trip.
• Is the car good to go?

To spend time in a place without doing anything specific.

• They often hang around the park.
• Teenagers often hang around the shopping centre after school.

Used to describe a happy and peaceful life that continues forever, especially after overcoming difficulties.

• They lived happily ever after.
• The fairy tale promised happily ever after.

To have a possibility of doing or achieving something, especially success.

• You have a good chance of winning.
• Do you think our team has a chance against them?