give it up

verb — 3 senses

give it up

verb
1

Usually, Followed by for To welcome onto a stage by cheering or applauding.

  • “Ladies and gentleman, give it up for the next First Lady of New York City!”2013, Bill de Blasio’s Victory Speech, New York Times, retrieved 27 Apr 2014:
2

Euphemistic To agree to sexual intercourse, especially if reluctantly.

  • My husband thinks it's 'cause they're all raised Catholic and their girls don't give it up easily, except for the prostitutes.2009, Willy Vlautin, Northline:
3

Slang To hand over or relinquish; to explain something or tell a secret.

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