POLL: Do you know the true meaning of giving up the ghost ???

Question

Thank you.

Answer 1

The last gasp of breath before death.

Answer 2

To die, or in the case of inanimate objects, to cease working.

Answer 3

It is a biblical reference to the Crucifixion i.e. "Jesus died and gave up the Ghost". These days the words have fell into general use to mean ,anything which no longer works or is beyond use. or indeed that someone has died.

Answer 4

bygones be bygones

Answer 5

It can mean to die-so becoming a ghost, or to just totally give up on something.

Answer 6

The Bible.

"And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost".

This the holy ghost or holy spirit.

The holy ghost is the unseen holy spirit.

If you do not accept the holy ghost/spirit you will die.

Answer 7

To lose all hope and faith. Become despirited.

Answer 8

To finally put an end to things.

Answer 9

The outline or silhouette