give the time of day
English
Pronunciation
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Verb
give (somebody or someone) the time of day
- (idiomatic) To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody respect or attention.
- If you're lucky, she might give you the time of day.
- Unless you're a celebrity, he won't give you the time of day.
- (literally) (dated) To tell someone the time of day by looking at one's wristwatch, etc.
Usage notes
- Give somebody the time of day is usually used in the negative.
Antonyms
- not give someone the time of day
Translations
to acknowledge somebody
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