The idiom "throw in the towel" has its origins in the sport of boxing, where a fighter's coach or trainer would literally throw a towel into the boxing ring to signal their fighter's defeat and surrender, thereby ending the match. This practice usage back to the early 20th century. In a broader context, the phrase is now used figuratively to mean giving up or admitting defeat in the face of a challenging or difficult situation.

What is the origin of the idiom "throw in the towel" and when to use it?

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Définition et signification de « throw in the towel » en anglais

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