gettare la spugna
/dʒetˈtaːre la ˈspuɲɲa/phrase★Intermediate◆idiom
informal
to throw in the towel, to give up
Dopo aver provato per ore, ho deciso di gettare la spugna.
After trying for hours, I decided to throw in the towel.
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This phrase is used when someone decides to stop trying or give up on something.
Synonyms
Related Phrases
arrendersiidiom
to surrender
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in informal contexts.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese