These are all different ways of saying Ezekiel Elliott's gotta man up to move past his domestic violence saga -- courtesy of Eddie George.

We got Eddie at LAX ... and asked the former NFL superstar to weigh in on Zeke as the RB fights to reduce his 6-game suspension.

George was an Ohio State legend just like Elliott ... but unlike Elliott, stayed out of trouble once he made it big as a pro.

So ... George dropped some knowledge on Zeke -- and made it clear he's got faith Elliott can turn it around with the help of Jerry Jones and his Dallas Cowboys fam.