B1💬 Everyday Life
Gettare la spugna
To throw in the towel
Literal Translation
"To throw the sponge"
What it means
To throw in the towel / to give up
Example in context
"Dopo mesi di trattative, hanno gettato la spugna."
"After months of negotiations, they threw in the towel."
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