Idioms

give someone or something best

give (someone or something) best

To admit that someone or something is better than someone or something else. Primarily heard in UK. They played much better than we did, so I had to give them best. Don't be a sore loser. Give the winner your best. I had no idea you could run that fast, man. I have to give you my best, congrats.
See also: best, give
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give someone or something best

admit the superiority of; give way to. British
1990 Birds Magazine He finally decided to give us best and took himself off.
See also: best, give, someone, something
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