Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Give over

What does it mean?

Come off it / Stop it! (disbelief).

Is it positive or negative?

Neutral/depends.

When do you use it?

Use it when you don't believe something.

Examples

Example 1: We need to give over the problem before Friday.

Example 2: She give over the issue quickly and everyone was relieved.

Question for you

When would you use "Give over" in real life?

Are you looking for English speaking practice online?

Give over is a quick British way to say stop it or you are joking. I show you how to use it without sounding harsh in online English lessons. For a playful reaction, see take the biscuit. Find out more here.