give a light

amber light

Hesitance to proceed; limited approval or permission to proceed.

bring to light

To expose, disclose or reveal something that was hidden or unknown.

come to light

To become known; to be revealed.

don't give up your day job

Somewhat sarcastic but usually good-natured advice used to criticise a person's degree of talent (especially in music or other performing arts), implying that they are unlikely to be successful.

false light

A point of view resulting in a misleading or inaccurate representation of a person, situation, or fact.

give a damn

To be concerned about, have an interest in, to care (about something).

give a fuck

To care; to give a shit.

give a good account of oneself

To act in a creditable manner.