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Die Flinte ins Korn werfen

To give up; to throw in the towel

In German

Die Flinte ins Korn werfen

Dee FLIN-teh ins KORN VER-fen

Literal Translation

To throw the rifle into the grain

Meaning

To give up; to throw in the towel.

Equivalent:"To throw in the towel; to give up"

Origin:This idiom originates from military life or hunting, where throwing one's weapon into a field of grain signified surrender or giving up the fight.

Example Sentences

1
Nach so vielen Misserfolgen wollte er die Flinte ins Korn werfen.
After so many failures, he wanted to throw in the towel.
2
Gib nicht so schnell auf, wirf die Flinte noch nicht ins Korn!
Don't give up so quickly, don't throw in the towel yet!

FAQ

How do you say "To give up; to throw in the towel" in German?

"To give up; to throw in the towel" in German is "Die Flinte ins Korn werfen" (Dee FLIN-teh ins KORN VER-fen). Example: Nach so vielen Misserfolgen wollte er die Flinte ins Korn werfen..

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