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give me some clues vs give me some leads

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Give me some clues' is used when someone is looking for hints or suggestions to help solve a problem or mystery. On the other hand, 'Give me some leads' is used when someone is looking for information or directions that could help them find something or someone (particularly someone who can fill a position in a company).
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give me some clues

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is looking for hints or suggestions to help solve a problem or mystery.

This phrase is used when someone is seeking hints or suggestions to help them solve a problem or mystery.

Examples:

  • Can you give me some clues to help me solve this riddle?
  • I need some clues to figure out who the culprit is.
  • She left some clues behind that might help us find her.
  • The detective provided some valuable clues to crack the case.
  • The treasure hunt participants were given some clues to find the hidden treasure.
  • I need a good friend that's gonna give me some clues. The one on the cross, he almost had it boss. He was really spreading the news. Ah, but the destruct mutt, ...
  • Jan 10, 2016 ... ... seen before ! Here are some of the recent ones I've had - many of which have me stumped ! Can you help me out or give me some clues ?
  • Remember, use the email link to give me some clues as to what you think about mysteries and what you learned! MysteryNet's Kids Mysteries http://kids.
  • Dec 7, 2015 ... Please give me some clues. Thanks in advance. @eyston · eyston commented on Dec 14, 2015. Operation name is the fifth argument to the ...

Alternatives:

  • Can you give me some hints?
  • Can you provide me with some suggestions?
  • Can you offer me some guidance?
  • Can you point me in the right direction?
  • Can you shed some light on this?

give me some leads

This phrase is correct and commonly used when someone is looking for information or directions that could help them find something or someone.

This phrase is used when someone is seeking information or directions that could help them find something or someone.

Examples:

  • Can you give me some leads on where to find good restaurants in the area?
  • I need some leads on potential job opportunities.
  • The police are following up on some leads to locate the missing person.
  • She provided some valuable leads that helped us track down the suspect.
  • The travel guidebook gave us some useful leads on places to visit.
  • MOSS (to Williamson) Give me some leads. I'm going out... I'm getting out of... LEVENE "...you have to believe in yourself..." MOSS Na, fuck the leads, I'm going  ...
  • Hey, look, just give me some leads that don't come out of a phonebook. Huh? You give me something hotter than that and I can close it. It's just a streak.
  • Aug 1, 2013 ... Hopfully you can give me some leads GDI comprehensive information on global domains international can be found at main website.
  • The name I gave did feel right, though. I did get some new information that may give me some leads, although I haven't had much chance to research them yet.

Alternatives:

  • Can you provide me with some information?
  • Can you point me in the right direction?
  • Can you give me some tips?
  • Can you offer me some guidance?
  • Can you suggest some places?

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