give something a miss
US /ɡɪv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ə mɪs/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ə mɪs/
1.
to decide not to do something or not to go somewhere
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I think I'll give the party a miss tonight; I'm too tired.
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We decided to give the crowded restaurant a miss and find somewhere quieter.