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