Give it up for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

GIV-it-UP-for

UK

ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː

giv-it-UP-faw

Definition

This expression is used to ask an audience to clap and cheer for someone, especially after a performance or to show appreciation.

Usage & Nuances

Informal, most common on stage or in live events. Typical phrase: 'Let's give it up for...'. Not used literally outside cheering contexts. Sometimes shortened to just 'give it up'. Avoid in very formal writing or academic settings.

• Spanish: un aplauso para
• Portuguese (BR): uma salva de palmas para
• Portuguese (PT): uma salva de palmas para
• Chinese (Simplified): 让我们为...鼓掌
• Chinese (Traditional): 讓我們為...鼓掌
• Hindi: तालियाँ बजाइए... के लिए
• Arabic: لنصفق لـ
• Bengali: তালি দিন - উল্লাস করুন
• Russian: поаплодируем - поддержим аплодисментами
• Japanese: 拍手をお願いします - 拍手しましょう
• Vietnamese: hoan hô - vỗ tay cổ vũ
• Korean: 박수를 보내다 - 응원하다
• Turkish: alkışlayalım - destek olalım (alkışlamak)
• Urdu: تالیاں بجائیں - داد دیں
• Indonesian: beri tepuk tangan - beri sorakan

Example Sentences

Let's give it up for our teacher!

basic

Please give it up for the band.

basic

Can you all give it up for Jenny?

basic

That was amazing—let's really give it up for Tom!

natural

Make some noise and give it up for tonight's special guest!

natural

Before we finish, let's give it up for everyone who helped organize this event.

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