C1idiominformaleverydayIELTS-friendly
give something a miss
USUK
to decide not to do, go to or have something
British and friendly. American English says 'skip it' or 'pass on it'.
In context
I'm exhausted, so I think I'll give the party a miss tonight.
We usually have dessert, but we gave it a miss after that huge lunch.
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