Meaning of the word "throw in the towel" in English

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throw in the towel

US /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/
UK /θroʊ ɪn ðə ˈtaʊəl/
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Idiom

1.

to give up or admit defeat

Example:
After losing three games in a row, the team decided to throw in the towel.
Despite the challenges, she refused to throw in the towel and kept fighting for her dreams.
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