Give (someone) a hand

To help someone do something."Please give me a hand to move this piano."

Give (someone) a free hand (with something)

To give someone complete control over something.The city gave the homeowners a free hand to plan the new playground.

Give (someone) a fair shake

To treat someone fairly.Our company tries to give everyone a fair shake.

Give (someone) a dirty look

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.

Give (someone) a clean bill of health

To declare that someone is healthy (usually done by a doctor).My doctor gave me a clean bill of health during my recent checkup.

Give (someone) a bum steer

To make a misleading suggestion.The store owner gave the police a bum steer when he told them where the robber may have gone.

Give (someone) a break

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 →

Give (someone) a blank check

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 →

Give (someone) a black eye

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.

Give (someone) a big hand

To clap one's hands in applause, to applaud someone.The audience gave the performer a big hand.