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Meanings of give the gate in English

Spanish
dar puerta

Terminate a relationship abruptly.

        dar puerta
        Usage of give the gate in English
        1
        Bouche-de-Miel gave the gate a gentle push; it yielded, swinging open without a sound.
        Monte-Cristo's Daughter
        2
        I took the spear-like lever, and gave the gate a little push, so that it opened.
        Carnacki, the Ghost Finder
        3
        As regarded the men, there was not much variety: they gave the gate a kick and passed through.
        The Woodlanders
        4
        I gave the gate a sharp shove to secure the latch as tightly as I could and turned back toward the door.
        Temperance Brennan 01 - Déjà Dead
        5
        "If I'd got the time," he called in to Patience, "I would give the gate a coat of paint."
        The Story of Jessie
        Translations for give the gate