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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Throw In The Towel.
Throw In The Towel - as a verb
Give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat
Example: "In the second round, the challenger gave up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chuck up the spongedrop by the waysidedrop outfall by the waysidegive upquitExample Sentences
"After several failed attempts, he decided to throw in the towel and give up."
"She was exhausted and ready to throw in the towel on the project."
"The boxer was taking a severe beating and his corner decided to throw in the towel."
"The negotiations were going nowhere, and both parties decided to throw in the towel."
"After years of struggling, he decided to throw in the towel and sell his failing business."