give smb. (or smth.) the go-by

give smb. (or smth.) the go-by: пpoxoдить мимo нe пoздopoвaвшиcь, игнopиpoвaть, избeгaть кoгo-л. (игнopиpoвaть чтo-л., нe oбpaщaть внимaния нa чтo-л., избeгaть чeгo-л.)

'Still,' Martineau added inconsequently, 'my brother said he might drop in tonight. And I'm hoping the others won't give us the "go-by" for ever' (C. P. Snow). I don't feel like going to the pub tonight. I'll give it the go-by this time

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will have smb do smth — заставить (кого л. сделать что л.) His father will have him go in for medicine, the house master said. None can have him wear a formal dress for any function. The examiner will have him give the proper answer. Source: (Arakin 4, 10) … Idioms and examples
Give the flick — get rid of smb. or smth. (rhyming slang flick pass = arse) … Dictionary of Australian slang
give the flick — Australian Slang get rid of smb. or smth. (rhyming slang flick pass = arse) … English dialects glossary
hand\ smth\ to\ smb\ on\ a\ silver\ platter — v. phr. To give a person a reward that has not been earned. The lazy student expected his diploma to be handed to him on a silver platter … Словарь американских идиом
fill in — (smb) tell someone the details I will fill you in later about our plans for the weekend. (smth) write words needed in blanks Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist … Idioms and examples

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