Spanish Expression · Native
tirar la toalla
to throw in the towel / to give up
Pronunciation: tee-RAR lah toh-AH-yah
Meaning
To admit defeat; to stop trying to do something.
Example
Aunque la situación es difícil, no vamos a tirar la toalla.
Even though the situation is difficult, we're not going to throw in the towel.
Common mistakes & tips
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