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Meaning of cry uncle | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To beg for mercy; to give up, admit defeat, surrender; indicate submission, such as when wrestling.

US, colloquial

Examples

“The Powels would serve strong punch and play loud music, and their parties ended when the last guest cried uncle, often a day and half after they began.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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