Give it up to Meaning in English

expression

US

GIV-it-UP-to, GIV-it-UP-tuh, GIV-it-UP-ti

UK

giv-it-UP-TOO

Definición

This informal phrase means to applaud or show respect to someone, usually by clapping, for something impressive they have done.

Uso & Matices

Very informal, mostly spoken, often used in phrases like 'Let's give it up to [someone]!' (inviting applause) or 'You have to give it up to her for that performance.' Not about literally giving something away. Used for achievements, performances, or efforts worthy of recognition.

• Spanish: aplaudir - reconocer (mérito)
• Portuguese (BR): aplaudir - reconhecer (mérito)
• Portuguese (PT): aplaudir - reconhecer (mérito)
• Chinese (Simplified): 鼓掌 - 致敬
• Chinese (Traditional): 鼓掌 - 致敬
• Hindi: तालियाँ बजाना - सम्मान देना
• Arabic: يصفق - يحيّي (احترام)
• Bengali: তালি দেওয়া - সম্মান জানানো
• Russian: аплодировать - отдать должное
• Japanese: 拍手する - 称賛する
• Vietnamese: vỗ tay - dành sự khen ngợi cho
• Korean: 박수 치다 - 인정하다
• Turkish: alkışlamak - takdir etmek
• Urdu: تالیاں بجانا - تسلیم کرنا
• Indonesian: beri tepuk tangan untuk - mengakui (jasa/keunggulan)

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Let's give it up to our teacher for helping us succeed.

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Can we give it up to John for his hard work?

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Please give it up to our guest speaker today.

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You’ve got to give it up to her—she finished the marathon in record time!

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Let’s give it up to everyone who volunteered today!

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I really have to give it up to you for pulling this off.

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