A tiny cello player

The little clock I used to keep on the windowsill gave up the ghost so I headed to Amazon for a replacement and chose this little cello player which arrived today. Perfect for Tiny Tuesday!
And so it also provided my saying of the day ‘gave up the ghost’.

The saying "give up the ghost" originates from the Bible, specifically the King James Version, where it is used to describe the moment of death. The phrase literally means to release one's spirit or soul from the body, and it has been used to describe the cessation of life or functioning.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Biblical Roots:
The phrase appears in several passages of the King James Version, including those describing Jesus' death on the cross. It's also used in other contexts, such as the death of Herod in Acts 12:23.
Literal Meaning:
In older English, "ghost" was used in a way similar to how we use "spirit" or "soul" today. Therefore, "giving up the ghost" meant releasing one's spirit or soul from the body.
Current Usage:
While the phrase still carries the meaning of death, it's also used more broadly to describe something ceasing to function or failing, like a machine or a losing effort.