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(phrasal verb) to stop doing something after a lot of effort

Example Sentences:

I know I tried to learn how to snowboard for 5 months, but I give up! It’s just too hard for me!

You’ll never be able to speak English if you keep giving up every time you have some difficulties.

Sally gave up swimming after she nearly drowned.

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Similar idioms:

  1. give someone the go ahead
  2. give someone the green light
  3. give away
  4. speak one’s mind
  5. give up
  6. half-hearted

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