do most sentences in "imperative" need "preposition" ?
I watched the movie. the girl says "give it up" as an order. What I've been wondering is that "do most imperatives use preposition"? I don't get it. then what's the difference with "give it to me"? and why it uses "up" instead of other preposition? Any help appreciates.thanks

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do most sentences in "imperative" need "preposition" ?
I watched the movie. the girl says "give it up" as an order.  What I've been wondering is that "do most imperatives use preposition"? I don't get it. then what's the difference with "give it to me"? and why it uses "up" instead of other preposition? Any help appreciates.thanks

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You heard a phrasal verb: "to give (something) up".  I'm not sure about the context, but I guess the meaning is "surrender it to me".

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"Give it up" here can also be a command/request to stop doing something. "I'm tired of your whining.  Give it up."

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