giving something a miss
giving something a miss is the present participle and gerund of give something a miss.
Meaning of give something a miss
Verb
give something a miss (third-person singular simple present gives something a miss, present participle giving something a miss, simple past gave something a miss, past participle given something a miss)
- To forgo something.
- I decided to give the new book a miss.
Questions about giving something a miss
- What is giving something a miss the present participle and gerund of?
- Giving something a miss is the present participle and gerund of give something a miss.
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