giving up the ghost

phrase

present participle of give up the ghost

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for giving up the ghost
buying it
Phrase
  • In February, influencer Logan Paul sold a rare Pikachu Illustrator card for more than $16 million, after buying it for just over $5 million in 2021.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding wasn’t buying it, not for one minute.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026
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“Giving up the ghost.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/giving%20up%20the%20ghost. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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