throwing in the towel (Meaning)
throwing in the towel
an act or instance of throwing a ball in, an inbounds pass in basketball, to enter into association or partnership, to add as a gratuity or supplement, distribute sense 3b, a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch, something added as a bonus or supplement, engage, a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball, to abandon a struggle or contest, to introduce or interject in the course of something
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an act or instance of throwing a ball in, an inbounds pass in basketball, to enter into association or partnership, to add as a gratuity or supplement, distribu
conceding, submitting, quitting, succumbing, surrendering, knuckling under, giving in, capitulating, relenting, blinking
resisting, facing, fighting, contending, battling, countering,opposing, repelling, combatting, holding off
Despite his best efforts, he decided to throw in the towel on the project and pursue other opportunities.
After years of struggle and hardship, the company reluctantly threw in the towel and filed for bankruptcy.
The boxer threw in the towel in the sixth round, realizing he couldn't withstand his opponent's relentless assault.
The negotiations reached a standstill, and both parties agreed to throw in the towel and walk away.
