Question

in_the_loop_194 to give someone or something a chance to prove itself

Accepted Answer

FAIR SHAKE, GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) A Don’t dismiss this place so quickly; spend a little time getting used to it. Give it a fair shake.You accuse me of stealing money from the store, but you don’t give me a chance to tell you my side of the story. You’re not giving me a fair shake.

Id	in_the_loop_194
Idiom	FAIR SHAKE, GET/GIVE (SOMEONE) A
Definition	to give someone or something a chance to prove itself
Examples	Don’t dismiss this place so quickly; spend a little time getting used to it. Give it a fair shake. You accuse me of stealing money from the store, but you don’t give me a chance to tell you my side of the story. You’re not giving me a fair shake.

Fair Give Chance Don’t Shake Loop Get/Give Prove