give (someone or something) best
(redirected from give somebody 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.
See also: 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.
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