Throw-in-the-towel Definition

verb

(idiomatic) To quit; to give up.

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Origin of Throw-in-the-towel

  • From the traditional signal from a boxer's support staff of throwing such an item into a boxing ring to indicate that the contestant cannot continue the match and is forfeiting to the opponent.

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