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by madogreg on April 4th, 2008
To let go of a position, point of view, and more recently a virtue.
Two teams, one has the flag that the other is trying to capture. The latter team corners the flag holder and encourages him/her to "give it up"..(the flag).
Youn girl on a date recieves unwelcome advances, her partner urges her to "give it up"(virtue).
Two people arguing. One is obviously losing and makes no sense. The opponent urges "give it up"..(trying to press a point of view).
by only humane on October 15th, 2008
It originated in the streets, it means you're getting robbed.
give it up
run it
you already know what it is
let me me get that
aight
by moe on October 15th, 2008
This phrase originated Before Christ, "give it up" refers to letting go of something and turning it over to God
by philosopher-saint on April 7th, 2008
It means: "Approach another woman, guy!" It originated in '82 at a jazz club in New Orleans. I was there! ;-)
by Done. never again. on April 4th, 2008
Stop trying. Not sure where it originates.
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great answer +6
by Greekgod on April 4th, 2008