Give-up The Ghost (Verb)
Meaning
Pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life; "She died from cancer"; "The children perished in the fire"; "The patient went peacefully"; "The old guy kicked the bucket at the age of 102".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- He tried everything in his power to save his ailing wife, but in the end, she had to give up the ghost after a long and arduous battle with her illness.
- Grandma's health had been in decline for years, and it was with great sadness that the family watched her give up the ghost surrounded by loved ones.
- The family dog had been a faithful companion for many years, but eventually, his frail body gave up the ghost, bringing plenty of tears to their eyes.
- Despite the doctors' efforts, the patient finally had to give up the ghost, succumbing to the illness that had plagued him for months.
- The eccentric billionaire lived an incredibly long life but eventually had to give up the ghost at the ripe age of 105.
Synonyms
- Pop Off
- Croak
- Die
- Pass
- Expire
- Decease
- Cash In One's Chips
- Perish
- Conk
- Choke
- Buy The Farm
- Exit
- Drop Dead
- Pass Away
- Go
- Kick The Bucket
- Snuff It