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Korean idiom Throw in the towel

타월을 던지다

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  • 타월을 던지다

English rendering Throw in the towel Literal translation: “Throw a towel”

Meaning 1

권투에서, 경기를 계속하기 힘든 선수의 매니저가 티케이오(TKO)를 신청하다.

In boxing, for the manager of a boxer unable to continue to request a technical knockout

Dictionary example 1

코치는 승부보다는 선수를 생각하여 타월을 던졌다.

The coach put the athlete before the outcome and threw in the towel.
Meaning 2

싸울 뜻을 잃다.

Lose the will to fight

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“타월을 던지다” — Throw in the towel: In boxing, for the manager of a boxer unable to continue to request a technical knockout
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