Give the time of day

Verb

Définitions

1.VerbTo 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.VerbTo 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.VerbTo tell someone the time of day by looking at one's wristwatch, etc.

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