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Meaning of 'Not give the time of day'

What does the saying 'Not give the time of day' mean?

Idiom: Not give the time of day

Meaning:

If you wouldn't give the time of day to someone, you dislike them so much that you would not even use common courtesy.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Time | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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