B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Tirare i remi in barca
To call it quits
Literal Translation
"To pull the oars into the boat"
What it means
Used when someone decides to stop an activity or withdraw from a situation.
Example in context
"Dopo trent'anni di lavoro, ha deciso di tirare i remi in barca e andare in pensione."
"After thirty years of work, he decided to call it quits and retire."
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