Something's gotta give

#1 (**permalink**) 10-Jun-2004, 06:03

Dear Teachers:

What exactly does this title of a movie starring Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton mean? I'm especially curious about the use of the verb "give" as an (apparent) intransitive verb.

Thank you in advance.

beagle

Tdol · #2 (**permalink**) 10-Jun-2004, 08:21

Where there are two forces acting against each other, eventually something has got to give (way).

#3 (**permalink**) 10-Jun-2004, 23:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdol

Where there are two forces acting against each other, eventually something has got to give (way).

"To give way"! I got it. Thank you, tdol.

beagle

Tdol · #4 (**permalink**) 10-Jun-2004, 23:14

You're welcome.


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