idiom

throw in the towel

3Sections

To quit or give up; to admit defeat

Definition

To quit or give up; to admit defeat

Examples

  • After months of trying, he decided to THROW IN THE TOWEL
  • I'm not going to THROW IN THE TOWEL yet
  • She refused to THROW IN THE TOWEL despite the setbacks

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

  • give up
  • quit
  • admit defeat

Antonyms:

  • persevere
  • keep trying

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