Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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throw in the towel
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- fight with vigour
- acknowledge defeat
- get success
- concentrate more
Correct Option: B
throw in the towel : to admit that you have been defeated and stop trying; acknowledge defeat. Here,acknowledge defeatis the right option. Look at the sentence :
● Do not give up now! It is too soon to throw in the towel (sponge).
