An idiom question?

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What does the following idiom means?
Give (someone) a start

Thank you for your assist.

2007-01-23 16:23:34 · 2 answers · asked by Rich 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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To give someone a start means to help them begin in some effort or enterprise. It could also mean to surprise someone - it depends on context.

2007-01-23 16:31:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It means "startle" or surprise them suddenly so it makes them jump.

I was quietly studying the ferns on the forest floor when a rabbit jumped through the bushes and gave me a start.

2007-01-23 16:28:35 · answer #2 · answered by ecolink 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋