gimme
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“There are no gimme games in this league for anybody, whether you are in first or last — every game is hard,” Roberts said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Yes, there would still be work to do, but if there ever was a gimme this season then it is playing Burnley at home.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
I couldn’t agree more with eliminating the gimme putt from golf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
I know it’s not fair to take a gimme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
“You gimme my motorcycle,” he demanded, trying to sound fierce.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
And let’s face it, the average golfer only has a few par putts per round so most putts are candidates for gimmes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
On Friday night, Cronin and the Bruins will take on the challenge of Central Florida and his longtime adversary Dawkins, mindful there are no gimmes once you get this far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 20, 2026
"That first half showed there's going to be no gimmes in this competition," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
Kicker Jason Myers: One preseason miss is obviously not that big of a deal, and 47-yarders aren’t complete gimmes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
Joel Embiid had 27 points and 14 rebounds for the Sixers but missed a couple of gimmes and had a tying shot late blocked by Kuzma that could have changed the game.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 2, 2022
