give up

(phrasal verb) to quit something

Example Sentences:

I’m trying really hard to give up smoking, but it’s nearly impossible!

A: Do you have any New Year’s resolutions?
B: Yeah, I’m planning on giving up red meat. I want to be healthier!

Ever since she gave up drinking, she just isn’t very much fun!

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Similar idioms:

1. give someone the go ahead
2. give someone the green light
3. go cold turkey
4. give away
5. give up (2)
6. give someone a piece of your mind
7. roll out the red carpet
8. catch someone red-handed
9. give someone the cold shoulder
10. for good
11. give oneself a pat on the back
12. red-letter day
13. hang in there
14. keep one’s chin up
15. see red