Question

Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: "To throw in the towel."

• A. To start a fight
• B. To surrender or give up
• C. To clean up a mess
• D. To challenge someone

Hint:

When you encounter idioms, consider their origin or context to help you deduce the correct meaning.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the idiom.
The idiom "to throw in the towel" originates from boxing. When a fighter’s trainer throws a towel into the ring, it signals that the fighter is surrendering or giving up the fight.
Step 2: Analyzing the options.
- (1) To start a fight: This is the opposite of the meaning of the idiom.
- (2) To surrender or give up: This is the correct meaning of the idiom.
- (3) To clean up a mess: This is unrelated to the idiom's meaning.
- (4) To challenge someone: This is also unrelated.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct meaning is “to surrender or give up.” Therefore, the correct answer is (2).