Meaning of the word "throw your hand in" in English

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throw your hand in

US /θroʊ jʊər hænd ɪn/
UK /θrəʊ jɔː hænd ɪn/
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Idiom

to give up or admit defeat

Example:
After trying for hours, he decided to throw his hand in and ask for help.
The team was losing badly, so the coach told them to throw their hand in.