give\ the\ go-by

give\ the\ go-by
v. phr.
To pay no attention to a person; avoid.

John fell in love with Mary, but she gave him the go-by.

The boy raised his hand to answer the question, but the teacher gave him the go-by.

Compare: get the runaround

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