“throw in the towel”
To admit defeat and give up on a struggle, contest, or endeavor, accepting that success is no longer possible. The phrase originates from boxing, where a trainer would throw a towel into the ring to signal that their fighter was surrendering. Listen to how native speakers pronounce "throw in the towel" in the video clips below.
Hear how "throw in the towel" sounds in real speech — 1,000 examples from 10 videos, movies, and TV shows. Sources: Suit, Motiversity, Extra History, Johnny Harris, The Diary Of A CEO and 4 more.
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TV ShowSuit
Suit — S04E07
“Throw in the towel
because you've lost faith.”
And I'd hate to see you … - Yeah, well, the only thing
I'm throwing
Play at 29:15
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YouTubeMotiversity331K views · 2022-06-07
NO QUIT MENTALITY - Powerful Motivational Speech (Featuring Marcus Elevation Taylor)
“throw in the towel but if you keep going”
to be times you're going to want to … your future self will thank you
Play at 1:02
YouTubeExtra History326K views · 2021-01-28
Black Boxing Heavyweights: Jack Johnson, Joe Louis, & Muhammad Ali - US History - Extra History
“throw in the towel we”
in order for that to change we can't … all have to keep fighting
Play at 8:49
YouTubeJohnny Harris808K views · 2020-08-03
How I Took a Picture of a Galaxy
“throw in the towel to give up i had”
i was ready to … invested a lot of time
Play at 10:22
YouTubeMotiversity251K views · 2025-11-14
IT DOESN'T GET EASIER, YOU GET STRONGER - The Most Powerful Motivational Speech Compilation
“throw in the towel. I want to walk away”
like it. I want to leave it. I want to … from it all. But I've got to be able to
Play at 2:30
YouTubeThe Diary Of A CEO1.5M views · 2023-02-16
Behaviour Change Scientist: How I Lost 120lbs With Kindness: Shahroo Izadi | E222
“to throw in the towel and that's where”
to do is simple and you don't tell them … people feel super disempowered because
Play at 0:58
YouTubeArmchair Expert with Dax Shepard321K views · 2025-07-21
Alexander Skarsgård | Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
“>> Throw in the towel at 13.”
>> I ret I retired. Yeah. … >> I think that's the theme of this. The
Play at 35:02
YouTubeKill Tony2.4M views · 2023-01-17
KILL TONY #592 - JOE ROGAN + JESSIE JOHNSON
“never throw in the towel”
okay she said always see it through … halfway now with that being said I got
Play at 8:31
YouTubeRealLifeLore4.8M views · 2023-12-22
Why Venezuela is Preparing to Conquer Guyana
“to throw in the towel and sell out the”
with no luck Royal Dutch Shell decided … entirety of their 30% state St in
Play at 4:56
YouTubeRich Roll192K views · 2024-07-01
A POWERFUL Story of Sobriety, Resilience & Redemption | Michael Chernow x Rich Roll
“to throw in the towel and it's just not”
there's no way it's just I got to I got … true it's just not true you know
Play at 47:15