| 单词 | give sth away |
| 释义 | give sth away give sth away (FREE) — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B1 to give something to someone without asking for payment: » The shop is giving away a sample pack to every customer.» Nobody wants this type of heater any more - I can't even give it away!→ SEE ALSO GIVEAWAY(Cf. ↑giveaway) noun (GIFT)Thesaurus+: ↑Costing or worth little or no moneyThesaurus+: ↑Giving, providing and supplying• • • Extra Examples:» It's so cheap, we're practically giving it away.» The shop gave away a bottle of champagne to their 100th customer.» They've given away all their old books.» He gave away all his old records when he moved abroad.» If I can't sell it, I'll give it away. give sth away (SECRET) — phrasal verb with give /ɡɪv/ verb (gave, given) ► B2 to tell people something secret, often without intending to: » The party was meant to be a surprise, but Sharon gave it away.» I won't give the game (= the information or plan) away.Thesaurus+: ↑Revealing secrets and becoming known• • • Extra Examples:» The smoke from the fire gave their position away to the enemy.» He had inadvertently given away details of the bid to a rival firm.» The venue for their wedding is supposed to be a secret, so try not to give it away.» The company goes to great lengths not to give away details of their secret recipe.» The letter is supposed to be anonymous, but the handwriting gives it away. |
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