"throw in the towel" meaning in All languages combined

See throw in the towel on Wiktionary

Phrase [Английский]

  1. опустить руки; сдаться, признать своё поражение
    Sense id: ru-throw_in_the_towel-en-phrase-df5GJg0y
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: throw up one's hands, throw in the sponge
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      "examples": [
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          "text": "If their restaurant can't get business even on Mother's Day, it might be time for them to throw in the towel."
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          "text": "If their restaurant can't get business even on Mother's Day, it might be time for them to throw in the towel."
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