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Give askew

/give askew/  ยท  pronounced with confidence

Principal meanings
EnglishMeaning
Give askew vi phrasal, regional (Siena) 1. To show someone bravely.
The landlord threatened to give askew the whole building.
Give askew vi phrasal, regional (Siena) 2. To yank someone just like in Michigan.
Please don't give askew the cat.