Give or take

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
1

May someone please answer me in which of the following situations it would be possible to use the expression as per in the subject line?

A., How old is Phil? He is 50 years old give or take.

B., Book distributor: Your book will be despatched within 2 working days give or take.

Would this expression be more applicable to use in informal conversations? Or the other way around?

Please advise which situation would be more lifelike.

Thank you.

Regards,
TIE

2

The phrase would be acceptable in most situations.

There should be a comma preceding it:
He is 50 years old, give or take.
Your book will be despatched within 2 working days, give or take.

3

Beeesneees,
What is the real meaning of “give or take”?
Thanks.

4

From Cambridge Dictionaries Online:

give or take

[color=red]possibly a little more or less than the amount or time mentioned:
It’ll be ready at six, give or take a few minutes.
It cost £200, give or take.

Source: dictionary.cambridge.org/diction … ve-or-take

5

Give or Take = Approximately

I heard this in a movie first, but I didn’t know the correct usage until now.

Thank you.

6

‘Give or take’ and ‘more or less’ are both expressions which indicate that the given measure may not be the exact amount, but is very close to it.