meaning of "throw in the towel"

[mona ahmed zaki]

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #5 "Call it a day", question 7

There are of course those who very easily throw in the towel.

(a) give up
(b) give into
(c) give over
(d) give out

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #5 "Call it a day", answer 7

There are of course those who very easily give up.

Correct answer: (a) give up
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meaning of throw in the towel

mona

[Ralf]

throw in the towel=give up

give up (phrasal verb) - to quit or capitulate
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