give chance

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English:

give

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chance

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definitions

verb

  1. to give a chance

    2. In the mid-1990s, audiences here had more of a 'give chance' attitude towards local films. Then, in the early 2000s, this attitude became a 'let's be extra critical because this is a local film'.

    — 2007 June 1, Felix Cheong (quoting Kenneth Tan). Today, "GOOD TIMES". p.54

    synonyms:

    pang chance

particles

leh

effect:

pleading; negotiating

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'come on, give me/us a chance'

can

effect:

pleading; requesting

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'could you please give me/us a chance?'

I’m really nervous about publishing this article because it’s been a long time since I write. I appreciate constructive criticism but when it comes to grammar, give chance can?

2018 June 15, Kat Midori. Medium, "“An effort of raising hand, so why hang a foot on the teeth?”". https://katmidori.medium.com/an-effort-of-raising-hand-so-why-hang-a-foot-on-the-teeth-3777ba4afe62

ba

effect:

convincing; reasoning

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'just give them/it a chance'

related:

pang last warning