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give up the ghost

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verb

  • To cease clinging to life; to die.
  • To quit; to cease functioning.

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

  • (with of) To cede a commitment to or identification with.
Synonyms:yield the ghostyield up the ghost

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