give (oneself) up to (something)

idiom

: to allow (oneself) to be fully affected by, controlled by, or involved in (something)

He gave himself up to despair.

She gave herself up completely to her work.

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Murphy has the Black man’s intimate knowledge of what whites will give up to avoid a scene. —

David Denby, Vulture, 3 July 2024 On average, workers would be willing to give up to 14% of their salary, with Gen Z workers giving up as much as 19%. —

Roger Trapp, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Second, the Gap Grant Pilot Program would give up to $200 a month through a $1,200 gap grant to qualifying low-income renters and homeowners for six months. —

Karri Peifer, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024 The latter may give up to $5,000 for tips, according to police. —

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for give (oneself) up to (something)

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