Give (someone) a hand
To help someone do something."Please give me a hand to move this piano."
To help someone do something."Please give me a hand to move this piano."
To give someone complete control over something.The city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.
To treat someone fairly.Our company tries to give everyone a fair shake.
To frown or make an angry face at someone.I gave the woman a dirty look when she began talking loudly on her cell phone.
To declare that someone is healthy (usually done by a doctor).My doctor gave me a clean bill of health during my recent checkup.
To make a misleading suggestion.The store owner gave the police a bum steer when he told them where the robber may have gone.
To give someone a chance, to provide someone with another opportunity or chance.We decided to give the woman a break and not complain about her... Read more →
To give someone the freedom or permission to do what they think is necessary.The new coach was given a blank check by the university to try and... Read more →
To hit someone near the eye so that it becomes dark, to harm someone's reputation.I bumped into the door and it gave me a black eye.
To clap one's hands in applause, to applaud someone.The audience gave the performer a big hand.