go-by

go-by(
go
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bay
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A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
noun
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Ever since we had an argument last week, Elena gives me the go-by every time I see her.Desde que tuvimos una pelea la semana pasada, Elena no me hace caso cada vez que la veo.
My ex gave me the go-by, but that's okay because I didn't want to talk to her either.Mi ex me dejó con el saludo en la boca, pero está bien porque tampoco quería hablar con ella.
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