Throw in the towel meaning
What does the saying 'Throw in the towel' mean?
Idiom: Throw in the towel
Meaning:
If you throw in the towel, you admit that you are defeated or cannot do something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Sport |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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