give it up

See also: give up

English[edit]

give it up (third-person singular simple present gives it up, present participle giving it up, simple past gave it up, past participle given it up)

(usually followed by for) To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.
- 2013, Bill de Blasio’s Victory Speech‎^[1], New York Times, retrieved 27 April 2014:
  “Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the next First Lady of New York City!”
(euphemistic) To agree to sexual intercourse, especially if reluctantly.
Coordinate terms: give in, give up, give way
- 2009, Willy Vlautin, Northline:
  My husband thinks it's 'cause they're all raised Catholic and their girls don't give it up easily, except for the prostitutes.

Usually used in the imperative mood, directing an audience to welcome a person, group, or entertainment act.

welcome onto stage (imperative)