What is meant by the idiom “Throw in the towel”?
To clean up a spill
To begin a towel fight
To toss a towel into a laundry hamper
To admit defeat or give up
Correct Answer: D (To admit defeat or give up)
What is meant by the idiom “Throw in the towel”?
A. To clean up a spill
B. To begin a towel fight
C. To toss a towel into a laundry hamper
D. To admit defeat or give up
Explanation:
The phrase “Throw in the towel” can easily mislead someone into thinking it has something to do with cleaning or laundry. However, it actually originates from boxing. In this sport, throwing a towel into the ring signifies that a boxer or his team is conceding the match. In everyday language, this idiom means giving up or admitting defeat after facing insurmountable difficulties.
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