Cómo Pronunciar "give up the ghost"
expression
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
Definición
To die, or for a machine or object to stop working completely; often used in a slightly humorous or dramatic way.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊst
Inglés Británico
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊst
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
UK
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
Escucha en Contexto
My old phone finally gave up the ghost last night.
After running all day, the car gave up the ghost on the highway.
The old computer gave up the ghost during my exam.
After years of loyal service, the washing machine finally gave up the ghost.