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give up on future vs give up on the future

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Give up on future' is used when referring to giving up on the concept of the future in a general sense, while 'give up on the future' is used when referring to giving up on a specific future outcome or possibility.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 638 views

give up on future

This phrase is correct when referring to giving up on the concept of the future in a general sense.

This phrase is used when talking about giving up on the idea of the future as a whole, without specifying any particular future outcome or possibility.

Examples:

  • He was so disillusioned with life that he decided to give up on future plans altogether.
  • So, you know, I don't think we should give up on your rosy future just yet.
  • Then you'll give up your future and be shackled to me as I go through hell and die anyway.
  • Mom and dad loved to talk about how you give up your bright future with Tonya for a dead end relationship with her
  • Let us remember for example, the words of Kurt Biedenkopf from the year 1990: nobody will have less, but everybody will give up some of their future growth in prosperity.
  • I do not believe that Europe can give these up in the future.
  • And I won't give up on you now.
  • And if you give up on other people... don't give up on yourself.
  • If we give up on our kids, it's a matter of time before they give up on themselves.
  • I may have given up on trying to understand you, But I will not give up on France.
  • I won't give up on this baby like you gave up on Terry.
  • David, don't give up on it.
  • And, don't give up on love.
  • To give up on Sia, is a slight to my authority.
  • You said you wouldn't never give up on me.
  • Please, don't give up on me yet.
  • You mustn't give up on him so easily.
  • You can't give up on a dream.
  • I will never let you give up on yourself.
  • You can't just give up on your relationship.
  • And I never give up on my brilliant mistakes.

Alternatives:

  • abandon the idea of the future
  • lose hope for the future

give up on the future

This phrase is correct when referring to giving up on a specific future outcome or possibility.

This phrase is used when talking about giving up on a particular future goal, dream, or expectation.

Examples:

  • After failing multiple times, she decided to give up on the future of becoming a doctor.
  • So, you know, I don't think we should give up on your rosy future just yet.
  • Then you'll give up your future and be shackled to me as I go through hell and die anyway.
  • I do not believe that Europe can give these up in the future.
  • Mom and dad loved to talk about how you give up your bright future with Tonya for a dead end relationship with her
  • Let us remember for example, the words of Kurt Biedenkopf from the year 1990: nobody will have less, but everybody will give up some of their future growth in prosperity.
  • Don't give up, and believe in the future.
  • But if we are to achieve the Lisbon goals and provide the bedrock for the future prosperity of Europe, it is essential not to give up.
  • You will also give up any other claims against Mr. Liberace of any kind in the future.
  • If the Commission gives up its monopoly on exemptions in the future, this will not reform competition law, it will merely change the system.
  • I would like to say one more thing about the future economic strategy of the Union for 2020: please, do not give up quantified objectives in relation to poverty and education.
  • And I won't give up on you now.
  • The Committee therefore supports the Commission in its intention to take up that challenge, and calls on the Council, the Parliament and the Member States to do the same and not to give up Europe's leading position in this key area of the future.
  • If we are neither to renege on our promises in the future nor to give up our new ambitions, the Council and the Commission will therefore have to review the guarantee reserve ceiling relatively soon.
  • But if we, the 626 Members of the European Parliament, cannot do that, then we had better give up trying to develop a shared vision of the future for the 370 million citizens of the Union.
  • In the future, the EU must not give up its targets, the commitment of three times 20% but, at the same time, it should reconsider its negotiating position and mandate, because we cannot pursue an ostrich policy.
  • I'd give up everything without a fight just because you decided Nate was the future of this family?
  • And if you give up on other people... don't give up on yourself.
  • If we give up on our kids, it's a matter of time before they give up on themselves.
  • I may have given up on trying to understand you, But I will not give up on France.
  • I won't give up on this baby like you gave up on Terry.

Alternatives:

  • abandon the future plan
  • lose hope for a specific future outcome

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