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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Don't give your dreams up//Don't give up on your dreams

Don't give up your dreams when you encounter difficulties.
Don't give up on your dreams ...

Hi,
I think the above two both sound right, but are there clear differences in meanings to you? Thanks.
  

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Yes, they do sound a little different. Give up = relinquish Give up on = lose faith in Nevertheless, both seem appropriate here.

  • Yes, they do sound a little different.
  • Give up = relinquish Give up on = lose faith in Nevertheless, both seem appropriate here.
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Yes, they do sound a little different.

Give up = relinquish
Give up on = lose faith in

Nevertheless, both seem appropriate here.
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