Hello and welcome to The English We Speak,
where we explain phrases used by fluent English speakers so that you can use them too.
I'm Feifei and I'm joined by Beth.
Hi Feifei.
Your outfit is very colourful today.
It's totally giving summer.
It's giving summer.
I keep hearing and seeing this phrase, it's giving.
What does it mean?
It's giving is a phrase we use when something reminds us of a particular style, mood or vibe.
So your outfit is giving summer because it has that summer kind of energy.
Oh, well, thank you, Beth.
This is a slang phrase that's often used as a compliment or for giving praise.
Beth, the cake you brought in is delicious, by the way.
It's giving professional baker.
Oh, thanks a lot.
Feifei, can you give us another example of it's giving?
Yes, I can.
Have you seen Neil recently?
He's got new glasses, new trainers, new haircut, his new look.