give a free hand — give (someone) a free hand to allow someone to do whatever they think is necessary in a particular situation. His manager had given him a free hand to make whatever changes he felt necessary. (often + to do something) … New idioms dictionary
give me a hand — If someone gives you a hand, they help you … The small dictionary of idiomes
give somebody a hand — verb a) To help, aid, or assist. Could you please give me a hand carrying this mattress? b) To applaud or clap (also to give (someone) a big hand) … Wiktionary
give smb a hand — help someone with something Please give me a hand to move this piano … Idioms and examples
give someone a free hand — give (someone) a free hand to allow someone to do whatever they think is necessary in a particular situation. His manager had given him a free hand to make whatever changes he felt necessary. (often + to do something) … New idioms dictionary
give someone the once-over — give (someone/something) the once over informal to quickly look at someone or examine something in order to see what they are like. The security guard gave me the once over but didn t bother checking my pass. Can you give my essay the once over… … New idioms dictionary
give someone a thick ear — british informal phrase to hit someone hard on the side of the head Thesaurus: hit with the hand or a weaponhyponym to attack a person or objectsynonym Main entry: thick … Useful english dictionary
give someone a leg up — HELP/ASSIST SOMEONE, give someone assistance, lend someone a helping hand, give someone a boost, give someone a flying start. → leg * * * give someone a leg up To give someone a help or hoist in mounting, climbing, etc (also figurative) • • •… … Useful english dictionary
give someone a leg up — we all want to give our kids a leg up in the world Syn: help/assist someone, give someone assistance, lend someone a helping hand, give someone a boost … Thesaurus of popular words
give someone five — 1. tv. to give someone a helping hand. □ Hey, give me five over here for a minute, will ya? □ I gotta give this guy five with the crate. Be right with you. 2. tv. to slap hands in greeting. (See also high five; Give me five!) □ Jerry gave John… … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions