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Not give somebody the time of day

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Social Rejection

This phrase often implies the speaker thinks they're better than the person they're ignoring.

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Even though I tried to be friendly, the new manager didn't give me the time of day.
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Expressing Disdain

Use it to convey someone's disregard or lack of interest in another person.

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He's so arrogant that he doesn't give anyone the time of day unless they're famous.
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Indicating Importance

It implies the ignored person is deemed unworthy of attention or time by the ignorer.

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Since she won the award, she won't give her old friends the time of day.
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