give up the ghost
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Пример использования идиомы give up the ghost:
John Wain was twenty three when his old man gave up the ghost.
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Другие идиомы:
- give one's right arm
- give (someone) a hard time
- give chase
- give (someone) the once-over
- give (someone) their due
- give out
- give (someone) the green light
- give (someone) the bum's rush
- give (someone) a dirty look
- give (someone) a start
- give (someone) a swelled head
- give one's right arm (for someone or something)
- give (someone) a hand
- give (someone) the benefit of the doubt
- give oneself away