Idiom: give out
Definition
Idiom: give out
- to be completely finished or not of use anymore
- to stop working
Example sentences
— After three years, my favorite pair of boots finally gave out and I had to throw them away.
— I'm never buying a cheap radio again—this one gave out after just 10 months.
— Can you please order some more toner for the printer? It's just about to give out.
— If the tires on your car give out before the end of the warranty, they will be replaced without extra charge.
— I'm sorry but the freshly squeezed orange juice has already given out. Would you like some grapefruit juice instead?
— I was walking down the stairs when my knee gave out and I tumbled down several steps and twisted my ankle.
— This is the second Fitbit that's given out on me so I'm going to try an Apple Watch instead.
— How could this refrigerator give out already? We just bought it a year-and-a-half ago.
Synonyms
- wear out
- break down
- go to pieces
- fall apart
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