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say uncle (Meaning)

say uncle

not to mention, suppose, assume, indicate, show, to express oneself, to give expression to, utter, pronounce, as an example, about, approximately, to admit defeat, about as much or as many as, a right or power to influence action or decision, the power to decide or help decide, something that is said, the authority to make final decisions, to express in words, indicate sense 2, show, recite sense 1, repeat, for example, an expression of opinion, recite, repeat, utter entry 2 sense 2, pronounce, suppose sense 1, assume, in other words, to state as opinion or belief

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say uncle Sentence Examples

  1. The wrestler's opponent refused to "say uncle," even after being pinned for several minutes.
  2. The persistent salesperson continued to pitch his product until the customer finally "said uncle" and made a purchase.
  3. The stubborn child refused to apologize for their misbehavior, but eventually "said uncle" when threatened with punishment.
  4. The interrogator tried various tactics to get the suspect to confess, but the suspect refused to "say uncle" and provide any information.
  5. The bully threatened to harm the smaller student until they "said uncle" and gave him their lunch money.
  6. The teacher assigned so much homework that the students frantically begged for mercy and "said uncle."
  7. The negotiator's patience was wearing thin, and they threatened to walk away from the deal unless the other party "said uncle" and accepted their terms.
  8. The teenager's parents grounded them for a month, and the teenager finally "said uncle" and agreed to abide by their rules.
  9. The chef's dish was so spicy that the diners "said uncle" and asked for water to cool their mouths.
  10. The politician's opponent tried to attack their character, but the politician refused to "say uncle" and defended themselves with vigor.

FAQs About the word say uncle

not to mention, suppose, assume, indicate, show, to express oneself, to give expression to, utter, pronounce, as an example, about, approximately, to admit defe

surrender, submit, concede,succumb, bow, blink, throw in the towel, knuckle under, give in, budge

contend,resist, fight, meet, object, counter, hold off, battle, oppose, combat

The wrestler's opponent refused to "say uncle," even after being pinned for several minutes.

The persistent salesperson continued to pitch his product until the customer finally "said uncle" and made a purchase.

The stubborn child refused to apologize for their misbehavior, but eventually "said uncle" when threatened with punishment.

The interrogator tried various tactics to get the suspect to confess, but the suspect refused to "say uncle" and provide any information.

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