Give up
Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Playing
Playing noun - The action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation.
Both terms in one sentence
- All of this because he just had a dream of playing baseball and didn't give up on it.
Source: Determinator / Real Life -
Fred almost subverts this by charging admission,, but after he goes to bed, they ratchet it up by playing the Mexican Hat Dance over an over until the Mertzes give up.
Source: Ceiling Banger -
It becomes especially ridiculous if Mako and Bolin are still playing and almost winning but decide to give up when Korra falls off.
Source: We Cannot Go on Without You
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