a parting gift
Meaning(s)
1. sth given when someone is leaving
Popularity
High
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
I received/was given a parting gift
Analysis
A parting gift can be a present given to someone who is leaving or a consolation prize given to a contestant who is not ultimately the winner. You might give a parting gift if you had been staying with someone in their home, or to someone leaving a company after working there for a long time. Parting gifts are given for different reasons all over the world. This is an informal expression.
Social Examples (Basic)
- When I left my last job, I was given a lovely parting gift from the staff.
- Mary had a party when she was leaving the country, and she received a lot of parting gifts from her friends and family.
Professional Examples (Basic)
- The usual parting gift for someone going into retirement is a clock.
- I hope you will accept this voucher. We wanted to offer you a parting gift for all your hard work on this project.