give sth a miss

/ɡˈɪv ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɐ mˈɪs/

to give sth a miss

to decide against doing something

Examples

1. Sounds like a great opportunity, but I think I'm gonna give it a miss.

2. Sophia thought about running away with all the money but she gave it a miss.

3. Of course, a tourist is not involved in the gang warfare, but still, you guys might want to give this neighborhood a miss.

4. Unless you have an unrealized dream of looking like an operatic duck while soaking in the tub, you can probably give this product a miss.