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give a little

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give a little 
1. Lit. to give a small amount of something, probably money. If every one will just give a little, we can have enough money to provide a nice Thanksgiving dinner for the needy.
2. Fig. to move a slight amount. When he pressed on the wall, it gave a little where the water had soaked in.
3. Fig. to yield a little bit on a point to someone. She is so stubborn. If she would just give a little, she could get more cooperation from other people.
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This is a perfect way to show to your friends when they pay you a visit or to the rest of the family to give a little smile to their faces seeing your dog in all their cuteness captured on paper.
Another analyst, Franck Poupeau of the French Institute for Andean Studies, told AFP it was possible Morales would negotiate and give a little ground over his rewriting of the constitution.
With the copious number of corporate gifts on the market today, you will find you can give a little piece of Mexico with each box or basket you send.
 
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