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throw in the towel

The correct spelling is throw in the towel.

How to pronounce throw in the towel

verb

Say it like: Thr-ow -in -the- to-wel

The correct spelling is throw in the towel. To quit; to give up. For example: "If their restaurant can't get business even on Mother's Day, it might be time for them to throw in the towel."

Usage Examples

If their restaurant can't get business even on Mother's Day, it might be time for them to throw in the towel.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To quit; to give up.

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