British English
Give over
Used when dismissing someone's exaggerated claims or behavior.
Literal Meaning
To cease or desist from an action; to stop doing something.
Actual Meaning
Stop it, don't be ridiculous
Examples in Context

'Give over, that's not true!' (Translation: Stop it, no way)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Dismissive
  • 2Northern especially
  • 3Stop that
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
cut it out
knock it off
stop it
give it a rest
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