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Das Handtuch werfen
To throw in the towel, to give up
In German
Das Handtuch werfen
dahs HAHNT-tookh VER-fen
Literal Translation
Literal TranslationTo throw the towel
Meaning
MeaningTo throw in the towel, to give up.
Equivalent:"To throw in the towel"
Origin:From boxing, where a corner man throws a towel into the ring to signal surrender or that their fighter can no longer continue.
Example Sentences
Example Sentences- 1
Nach all den Rückschlägen wollte er fast das Handtuch werfen.
After all the setbacks, he almost threw in the towel.
- 2
Wir dürfen jetzt nicht das Handtuch werfen, wir müssen weiterkämpfen.
We must not throw in the towel now, we have to keep fighting.
FAQ
How do you say "To throw in the towel, to give up" in German?
"To throw in the towel, to give up" in German is "Das Handtuch werfen" (dahs HAHNT-tookh VER-fen). Example: Nach all den Rückschlägen wollte er fast das Handtuch werfen..
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