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Give the time of day
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To acknowledge someone; to give someone respect or attention; to tip one's hat.
"If you're lucky, she might give you the time of day."
2.
Verb
To not acknowledge someone; to snub someone; to disrespect someone; to ignore someone.
"He won't give the time of day to someone like you or me.; I tried to say "hi", but she wouldn't give me the time of day."
3.
Verb
To tell someone the time of day by looking at one's wristwatch, etc.
Synonyms
tip one's hat
doff one's hat to
pay homage to
give face
take one's hat off to
clock
respect
hand it to someone
salute
keep time
recognize
give it to someone
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