Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Throw in the towel'.
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Idioms and Phrases question asks: Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Throw in the towel'. The correct choice is C. To give up or admit defeat. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being
Why not A: “To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being” does not fit this question. The answer is To give up or admit defeat.
- B. In a difficult or troublesome situation
Why not B: “In a difficult or troublesome situation” does not fit this question. The answer is To give up or admit defeat.
- C. To give up or admit defeat ✓
- D. In very good health
Why not D: “In very good health” does not fit this question. The answer is To give up or admit defeat.
Correct answer
C. To give up or admit defeat
Explanation
To give up or admit defeat (option C) is the accepted answer to “Choose the correct meaning of the idiom 'Throw in the towel'.”. Option A (To decide to stop doing something for the rest of the time being) does not fit this question. Option B (In a difficult or troublesome situation) does not fit this question. Option D (In very good health) does not fit this question. For this Idioms and Phrases question, the accepted answer is To give up or admit defeat.
Source: Idioms and Phrases Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: English, Idioms, FPSC, PPSC, phrases, NTS
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