got to give



something's got to give.

Emotions or tempers are strained, and there is going to be an outburst. Alice: There are serious problems with Mary and Tom. They fight and fight. Sue: Yes, something's got to give. It can't go on like this. Bill: Things are getting difficult at the office. something's got to give. Mary: Just stay clear of all the bickering.
See also: give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Vida['vi:də]
GeffreyJEF-reeEnglish (Rare)
Stark[sta:k]
Arnason['a:nəsn]
Ji-Yeongjee-yungKorean
Yaroslavayah-rah-SLAH-vah (Russian)Russian, Ukrainian, Medieval Slavic