do hata a chaitheamh leis

Irish

Etymology

Literally, “to throw your hat at it”.

Verb

do hata a chaitheamh leis

  1. throw in the towel (to give up)
    Synonyms: an tuáille a chaitheamh isteach, do lámh a chaitheamh i bpaca

References

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