give away

phr.v. to give something to someone as a gift without asking for money.

phr.v. to donate or bestow something as a gift; the object is typically a physical item.

“The shop is giving away free samples of their new bread today.”

“The charity decided to give away the surplus clothing to local shelters rather than storing it for the next season.”

phr.v. to tell a secret or show a hidden feeling by accident.

phr.v. to unintentionally reveal a secret, motive, or identity; often used reflexively with 'himself' or 'herself'.

“He tried to look calm, but his shaking hands gave him away.”

“The informant accidentally gave away the location of the safe house by mentioning a specific landmark during the recorded conversation.”

phr.v. to walk a bride down the aisle and formally hand her over to the groom.

phr.v. to formally hand over a bride to the bridegroom during a wedding ceremony, traditionally performed by the father.

“Her older brother gave her away because their father could not attend the wedding.”

“In many modern ceremonies, both parents choose to give away the bride as a symbol of joint support for the union.”

phr.v. to lose a point or an advantage in a game because of a mistake.

phr.v. to concede a point, lead, or physical advantage to an opponent, often through error or as a handicap.

“The team gave away a penalty in the final minute of the match.”

“The champion was giving away twenty pounds in weight to his challenger, making the upcoming bout a significant test of his technical skill.”