throw in the towel

• Expression idiomatique signifiant abandonner, reconnaître sa défaite ou cesser d'essayer d'atteindre un objectif après des échecs ou des difficultés répétés. Elle provient de la boxe, où l'on jette une serviette sur le ring en signe de capitulation.

An idiomatic expression meaning to give up, admit defeat, or stop trying to achieve something after repeated failures or difficulties. Originates from boxing, where a towel is thrown into the ring to signal surrender.

1. Give up or admit defeatB2informal

   To stop trying to do something because it seems too difficult or hopeless.

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   • After losing three matches in a row, the boxer decided to throw in the towel.
   • She was about to throw in the towel on her project, but her team encouraged her.
   • Don't throw in the towel yet; we still have a chance to win.