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give someone away?

The phrase "give someone away" can have a few different meanings depending on the context.

One common meaning of "give someone away" is to reveal a secret or information that was meant to be kept confidential. For example, if someone accidentally reveals a surprise party to the guest of honor, they might be said to have given the surprise away.

Another meaning of "give someone away" is to escort or accompany someone down the aisle during a wedding ceremony. This is typically done by the father of the bride, who "gives away" his daughter to the groom as a symbolic transfer of responsibility.

In some contexts, "give someone away" can also mean to betray or turn against someone, often by providing information or assistance to an opposing party. For example, if someone informs the police about their friend's illegal activities, they might be said to have given their friend away.

Here are a few examples of how "give someone away" can be used in sentences:

  • She accidentally gave away the surprise party by mentioning it to the guest of honor.
  • During the wedding ceremony, the bride's father gave her away to the groom as a symbol of his blessing and support.
  • He felt guilty after giving his friend away to the police, but he knew it was the right thing to do.
  • The spy was afraid of giving away his cover by making a careless mistake.
  • She was worried that her nervousness would give her true feelings away during the job interview.

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