give the time of day
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[edit] English
[edit] Verb
give (somebody or someone) the time of day
- (idiomatic) To acknowledge somebody; to give somebody any respect or attention.
- If he doesn't think you are rich enough, he won't even give you the time of day.
[edit] Usage notes
- Give somebody the time of day is usually used in the negative.
