give the time of day

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[edit] English

[edit] Verb

give (somebody or someone) the time of day

  1. (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.
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