THROW IN THE TOWEL (OR SPONGE)


Meaning of THROW IN THE TOWEL (OR SPONGE) in English

throw in the towel ( or sponge)

(of boxers or their seconds) throw a towel (or sponge) into the ring as a token of defeat.

↘admit defeat.

→ throw

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