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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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To stop trying to do something because you aren't getting what you want for your efforts I wanted to get back with my ex but now I'm 'bout to give up the ghost.
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to die, to succumb If he does give up the ghost, love will never be the same.
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| 5. | Give Up The Ghost | ||
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To have sex with the same gender for the first time. Jamal was in prison for 3 weeks and was forced to give up the ghost in the shower stalls.
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