Phrase of the Day on 11 September 2010
Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English coursebooks or other study material.
“Give over!”
We use this expression to show we don't believe something, or to show we think something is a big surprise to us.
Spoken
Formal
Written
Informal
Example 1
I saw Woody Allen in the city centre this morning. In fact I had a coffee with him?
With Woddy Allen! Give over!
Example 2
In some countries it's normal to get married at twelve.
At twelve! Give over!