give (something) a miss

1. To not do something. Unfortunately, I had to give the party a miss because I had a migraine last night. I'd give that movie a miss. I saw it, and it really wasn't good. Next time, if your friends are doing something stupid, give it a miss!

2. To (make the decision to) not utilize or acquire something. Those headphones are very overpriced for the quality—I'd give them a miss. I'm afraid we're giving your company a miss this year due to budget constraints. In my opinion, that lip gloss is too thick and sticky. I'd give it a miss if I were you.

give something a miss

COMMON

1. If you give something a miss, you decide not to do it or not to go to it. Do you mind if I give the party a miss? You might suggest they give breakfast a miss, because this is a very shocking exhibition.

2. If you give something a miss, you decide not to use it or buy it. Any metal rod will do, but give gold a miss — it's too soft. I want to invest, but I think I'll give property a miss on this occasion.

give something a miss

decide not to do or have something. British informal

give something a ˈmiss

(informal, especially British English) decide not to do something: I usually go to a yoga class on Mondays, but I think I’ll give it a miss this week.