throw in the sponge

To admit defeat; accept loss.
After taking a beating for five rounds, the fighter's seconds threw in the sponge.
When Harold saw his arguments were not being accepted, he threw in the towel and left.
Syn.: GIVE UP.
Categories: informal verb

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