an tuáille a chaitheamh isteach

Irish

Etymology

Literally, to throw the towel in.

Verb

an tuáille a chaitheamh isteach

  1. to throw in one's hand (to give up)
    Synonyms: do hata a chaitheamh leis, do lámh a chaitheamh i bpaca

References

  • towel”, in New English-Irish Dictionary, Foras na Gaeilge, 2013–2026