Give a miss Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈmɪs
GIV-uh-MISS
ɡˈɪv/ /æɪ/ /mˈɪs
giv-uh-MISS
Definition
To decide not to do something or not to participate in an activity, often because you do not want to or do not feel like it.
Usage & Nuances
This is a British English informal idiom, rarely used in American English. Most common with activities ('I'll give the party a miss'). Alternative expressions: 'skip', 'sit out'. Not used for serious obligations (work, school).
Spanish: saltar - dejar pasar - no hacerPortuguese (BR): deixar passar - pular (algo) - não fazerPortuguese (PT): deixar passar - não fazerChinese (Simplified): 不参加 - 放弃 - 不做Chinese (Traditional): 不參加 - 放棄 - 不做Hindi: छोड़ देना - न करनाArabic: تجاهل - عدم القيام (بشيء)Bengali: এড়িয়ে যাওয়া - বাদ দেওয়াRussian: пропустить - не пойтиJapanese: 見送る - パスするVietnamese: bỏ qua - không tham giaKorean: 건너뛰다 - 넘기다Turkish: pas geçmek - atlamakUrdu: نظرانداز کرنا - چھوڑ دیناIndonesian: lewatkan - tidak ikut
Example Sentences
I think I'll give the party a miss tonight.
basic
He always gives a miss to early morning meetings.
basic
Let's give dessert a miss after dinner tonight.
basic
I'm pretty tired, so I might give yoga a miss today.
natural
If it's raining, let's give the picnic a miss and stay home.
natural
You look busy—should I give it a miss and call later?
natural