throw in the cards

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Synonym of throw in the towel.

Examples

“Sure. Comforting news. If that's the extent of the left's imagination, we may as well throw ⟳ in the cards and admit ⟳ defeat ⟳ and go en masse to sign ⟳ up at our nearest Anita Bryant Treatment Center!”

CEFR level

C2

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

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See also

throw in the sponge throw in the towel throw in with throw into a cocked hat throw it back throw light on

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