give up the ghost

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

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[edit] Etymology

King James Version of the Bible (1611), Gospel of Mark, 15:37.

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to give up the ghost

1. (euphemism) To die.
   • 1611, King James Bible, Mark 15:37

     And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost.

2. (figuratively) For a thing to die or (metaphorically) to quit.

   My old computer finally gave up the ghost the other day.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:die

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• yield up the ghost
• draw one's last breath
• give up