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
If you want to get rid of the gimme, remind me not to play a round with you.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
I found that eliminating gimme putts has helped my game and scoring as I maintain my focus better.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
De name mah mama gimme is Vergible Woods.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
They allow gimmes if the putt is within the shaft of your putter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Moss still threw for 229 yards and a touchdown in an efficient performance — and could’ve had two more scores, had his receivers not dropped two gimmes in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2024
Ireland and Wales are taking a different view of their second matches at the Rugby World Cup that should be gimmes for the two European powers.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
Iowa State, attempting to extend its school-record bowl streak to six in a row, is the perfect illustration of there being no gimmes in the Big 12.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
"That first half showed there's going to be no gimmes in this competition," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2022
