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Meaning of throw in one's hand | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To stop attempting to do something; to give up.

Examples

“The outcome was that the contractor threw in his hand, and the work was completed by the company's own engineer for the area.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw in one's lot with throw in the bark throw in the cards throw in the sponge throw in the towel throw in with