give or take
phrase
: as an estimate accurate within (an amount to be added or subtracted)
weighs 150 pounds, give or take a few pounds
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Winners of the Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest have eaten a total of 2,541 famous franks, give or take a few, since the contest began in 1982.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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“Give or take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20or%20take. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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