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give heed

idiom
Meaning

To pay attention; to heed.


Examples
SIMPLE

You should give heed to his advice.

CONTEXTUAL

The hikers failed to give heed to the weather warning, which led to a dangerous situation on the mountain.

COMPLEX

History teaches us that leaders who refuse to give heed to the concerns of their people often face significant challenges to their authority.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    give a damn

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

  3. 03

    give a fuck

    To care; to give a shit.

  4. 04

    give a good account of oneself

    To act in a creditable manner.

  5. 05

    give a hang

    give a hoot; give a damn (to care about; to place value on something)

  6. 06

    give a hoot

    To care about; to place value on something.

  7. 07

    give a light

    To care.

  8. 08

    give a monkey's

    To care; to have an interest or concern.

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