General English Literature and Grammar
Class 11 / General English
General English Literature and Grammar
Question 39 of 180Book: TN-ENG-11Chapter 2
What does the sports idiom "throw in the towel" mean?
A
To dry oneself
B
To give up / surrender
C
To fight harder
D
To win a bout
Correct AnswerB.
To give up / surrender
Explanation
"Throw in the towel" is a boxing idiom signifying giving up or acknowledging defeat