What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean?
Question and options
What does the idiom "Throw in the towel" mean?
- To surrender or give up
- To use a towel for cleaning
- To engage in a fight
- To dry oneself quickly
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - To surrender or give up
'Throw in the towel' comes from boxing, where a trainer throws in a towel to concede the fight. It means to surrender or give up.
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