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Give or take

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23 September 2026

Give or take

We use this expression to give an approximate number.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

How much money have you got on you?

About £20, give or take a quid.

Example 2

How many people were at the conference?

500, I'd say. Give or take a few.

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