| Idiom | to throw in the towel |
|---|---|
| Definition | to give up; to stop trying |
| Examples | - Don't throw in the towel now. One last effort and you'll succeed. - I'm thinking of throwing in the towel. I've got no chance of winning and a big chance of getting hurt. |
| Note | When a boxer is getting badly hurt in a boxing match, his trainer throws a towel into the ring to stop the fight. (A towel is a cloth used to dry the face or body.) |
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