GIVE THE GO-BY


Meaning of GIVE THE GO-BY in English

{v. phr.} To pay no attention to a person; avoid. * /John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by./ * /The boy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave him the go-by./ Compare: THE RUNAROUND.

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