give away the store
Example Sentences
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On those core issues, “it is problematic to have a leader who is on such a short leash and is having to give away the store to his opponents,” Binder said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
“Instinctively, I love the man. He won’t give away the store or the farm,” said Paul Treese, 78, who brought his granddaughter to see the president.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 13, 2018
I hope he doesn't give away the store, but I still think Mr. Abe may, in the end, be glad he's had to maintain a forced distance.
From New York Times ● Mar. 13, 2018
Obviously, a deal should not give away the store, and sanctions can’t be removed quickly.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2015
There are other modern examples of where I feel a spoiler-free ad campaign paved the way for a leggier run off a massive debut, such as Gravity or Frozen, and Jurassic World certainly doesn’t need to give away the store.
From Forbes ● Feb. 1, 2015
