Episode #18
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Episode ＃18 の 表現と例文 ★throw in the towel The phrase "throw in the towel" is an idiomatic expression that means to give up or surrender in the face of a difficult or challenging situation. It originates from the world of boxing, where a trainer or cornerman would throw a towel into the ring to signal their fighter's defeat and withdrawal from the match. ："throw in the towel（タオルを投げる）"とは、困難な状況に直面して、あきらめる、降参することを意味するイディオムです。ボクシングでトレーナーやセコンドがリングにタオルを投げ入れて、選手の敗北、試合からの撤退を合図することに由来します。 ＜例文＞ After hours of trying to fix the broken computer, I finally threw in the towel and called for technical support. The company decided to throw in the towel on their unprofitable product line, opting to focus on more promising ventures.
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