give up the ghost
US /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
UK /ɡɪv ʌp ðə ɡoʊst/
1.
meninggal dunia, mati
to die
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After a long illness, the old man finally gave up the ghost.
Selepas sakit yang panjang, lelaki tua itu akhirnya meninggal dunia.
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The ancient king gave up the ghost in his sleep.
Raja purba itu meninggal dunia dalam tidurnya.
2.
rosak, berhenti berfungsi
to stop working or functioning
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My old car finally gave up the ghost on the highway.
Kereta lama saya akhirnya rosak di lebuh raya.
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The ancient computer gave up the ghost after years of loyal service.
Komputer lama itu rosak selepas bertahun-tahun berkhidmat setia.