jeter l'éponge
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jeter l'éponge
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to stop trying)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to throw in the towel (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses, Marco a finalement jeté l'éponge.After several failed attempts, Marco finally threw in the towel.
b. to give up
J'étais sur le point de jeter l'éponge, mais mes amis m'ont encouragé à continuer.I was about to give up when my friends encouraged me to keep going.
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