idiom

give up the ghost

give up the ghost

Stop working; die

Definition

To stop working; to die

Examples

  • The old car FINALLY GAVE UP THE GHOST
  • Well, that's GIVE UP THE GHOST for you.
  • I suppose that counts as GIVE UP THE GHOST.

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