Give something a miss

phrase

To decide not to do or participate in something.

I was going to go to the party tonight, but I'm really tired, so I think I'll give it a miss.

Often appears as...

give the party a miss
give the meeting a miss

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrase

To decide not to do or participate in something.

I was going to go to the party tonight, but I'm really tired, so I think I'll give it a miss.

Often appears as...

give the party a miss
give the meeting a miss

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1

Visual representation of "give something a miss"

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Casual Tone

This phrase is used in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal situations.

I think I'll give tonight's lecture a miss and just relax at home.

Pro Tip 2/3

Personal Choice

Implies a personal decision to skip an event, usually without affecting others.

After working late, Joe decided to give the gym a miss.

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No Negative

The phrase doesn't carry negative judgment about the event or activity being missed.

The play might be great, but I'll give it a miss tonight.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Tone

This phrase is used in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal situations.

I think I'll give tonight's lecture a miss and just relax at home.

Pro Tip 2/3

Personal Choice

Implies a personal decision to skip an event, usually without affecting others.

After working late, Joe decided to give the gym a miss.

Pro Tip 3/3

No Negative

The phrase doesn't carry negative judgment about the event or activity being missed.

The play might be great, but I'll give it a miss tonight.

Pro Tip 1/3

Casual Tone

This phrase is used in casual, informal conversations rather than in formal situations.

I think I'll give tonight's lecture a miss and just relax at home.

Pro Tip 2/3

Personal Choice

Implies a personal decision to skip an event, usually without affecting others.

After working late, Joe decided to give the gym a miss.

Pro Tip 3/3

No Negative

The phrase doesn't carry negative judgment about the event or activity being missed.

The play might be great, but I'll give it a miss tonight.

Visual representation of the word "Give something a miss"

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