What is Give Up The Ghost?
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Verb: to die in a submissive, peaceful fashion; or to die quickly, with finality, often brutally.
The freight-train barreling towards him, his foot still stuck, no time, he decided to give up the ghost.
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to die, but can be used in reference to inanimate objects, ie, to stop working. In the case of subject matter, it means to reveal a secret, punchline, or conclusion.
Micah's birthday party is to be a surprise, but Brian might give up the ghost.
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3.
to die, to succumb
If he does give up the ghost, love will never be the same.
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