How to Pronounce "give the time of day"
expression
GIV thuh TIME uhv DAY
giv thuh TIME ov DAY
Definition
To acknowledge someone, such as by greeting them, or to pay them any attention. Often used in the negative to mean ignoring someone completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈdeɪ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm/ /ˈɒv/ /dˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV thuh TIME uhv DAY
UK
giv thuh TIME ov DAY
Listen in Context
She won't give the time of day to people she doesn't like.
He didn't even give me the time of day at the party.
My boss finally gave me the time of day and listened to my idea.
Don't bother asking her—she won't give you the time of day.