What would we say?
When you decide to stop doing something, what should we say? give up or leave off or another option. Here is an example about what I mean:
Example:
"I played football so much 3 years ago but when I decided to go to university, I suddenly gave it up/ left it off/ETC"

Thanks in advance.

Question

What would we say?
When you decide to stop doing something, what should we say? give up or leave off or another option. Here is an example about what I mean:
Example:
"I played football so much 3 years ago but when I decided to go to university, I suddenly gave it up/ left it off/ETC"

Thanks in advance.

Answer

'Gave it up' is the correct phrase here.

'Left it off' would be wrong - it has no meaning in this context.