Select the meaning of the idiom: To give up the ghost
A
To die
B
To make a false appearance
C
To terrify others by acting in a suspicious manner
D
To leave useless pursuits
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
“To give up the ghost” is a long-established idiom meaning to die. It can also be used humorously for a machine that finally stops functioning: “My old laptop has given up the ghost.”
