How to Pronounce "give up the ghost"
expression
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊst
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊst
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
Definition
To die, or for a machine or object to stop working completely; often used in a slightly humorous or dramatic way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡoʊst
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈəʊst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-UP-thuh-GOHST
UK
giv-UP-thuh-GOHST
Listen in Context
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.