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You give it away and it comes right back — what is it?
You give it away and it comes right back; runners run out of it — what is it?
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What is the answer to the 'you give it away and it comes back' riddle?
The answer is Breath. You breathe it out (give it away) and breathe it back in instantly, and runners run out of it when they get winded.
Why is the answer to this riddle Breath?
Because you constantly give your breath away when you exhale, it returns the moment you inhale, and athletes literally run out of breath, fitting every clue.
Is this an easy or hard riddle?
It is a medium-level logic riddle. The 'give it away and it comes back' wording tricks many people, but the hint 'you need it every second to live' points straight to the answer.