give the go-by

give the go-by  {v. phr.}
To pay no attention to a person; avoid.
John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by.
The boy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave him the go-by.
Compare: THE RUNAROUND.
Categories: hand love verb
Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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