Something's gotta give

[beagle]

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]

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

[beagle]

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]

You're welcome.