give a miss

give something a miss

(informal)

to not take part in an activity I think I'll give the barbecue a miss. I'm on a diet.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Sweeney	['swi:ni]
Stas	STAHS	Russian
Xanthippi	-	Greek
Chyna	-	English (Modern)
Parvaneh	-	Persian
Eustorgius	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)