throw in the towel

Casual B2 Eiken Pre-1 Upper-intermediate

throw in the towel

Meaning

To give up or admit defeat.

Literal Translation

タオルを投げ入れる

Examples

  • After many failures, he finally threw in the towel. 度重なる失敗の末、彼はついに降参した。
  • Do not throw in the towel just yet. まだあきらめるのは早いよ。