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
AnnikaAHN-nee-kah (Swedish, Dutch, Finnish), AH-nee-kah (German), AN-i-kə (English), AHN-i-kə (English)Swedish, Dutch, Finnish, German, English (Modern)
HalİL-Turkish
Ugo-Italian
Bahija-Arabic
Carlman-Ancient Germanic
ErnstERNST (German), ERNSHT (Swedish)German, Dutch, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish