How is the phrase tirar la toalla translated from Spanish to English

English translation
throw in the towel
phrase

Rendirse después de una lucha larga.

To give up after a long struggle.

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  • Después de diez años tiró la toalla. — After ten years he threw in the towel.

  • No tires la toalla antes del último asalto. — Don't throw in the towel before the last round.

  • ¿Tirarías la toalla por una sola mala crítica? — Would you throw in the towel after one bad review?

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