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what does 'throw in the sponge' mean?

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#1 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:25 am what does 'throw in the sponge' mean?

Can anyone tell me what does 'throw in the sponge' mean?

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#2 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:11 am what does 'throw in the sponge' mean?

. Give up; concede. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

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#3 (permalink) Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:27 am what does 'throw in the sponge' mean?

Mister Micawber wrote:

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Give up; concede.
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Is it from the world of boxing?

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