- throw in hand
- throw in (your) hand
British
to stop doing something because you know you cannot succeed or win.
I know it's unlikely that I'll get the job but I'm not going to throw in my hand just yet.
New idioms dictionary. 2014.
throw in hand
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throw your hand in — throw your ˈhand in idiom (informal) to stop doing sth or taking part in sth, especially because you are not successful Main entry: ↑handidiom … Useful english dictionary
Throw (grappling) — Throw Sacrifice throws are sometimes considered risky since they put the thrower in a potentially disadvantageous position. Japanese name … Wikipedia
Throw — Throw, v. t. [imp. {Threw} (thr[udd]); p. p. {Thrown} (thr[=o]n); p. pr. & vb. n. {Throwing}.] [OE. [thorn]rowen, [thorn]rawen, to throw, to twist, AS. [thorn]r[=a]wan to twist, to whirl; akin to D. draaijen, G. drehen, OHG. dr[=a]jan, L. terebra … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
throw — ► VERB (past threw; past part. thrown) 1) propel with force through the air by a rapid movement of the arm and hand. 2) move or put into place quickly, hurriedly, or roughly. 3) project, direct, or cast (light, an expression, etc.) in a… … English terms dictionary
throw — [thrō] vt. threw, thrown, throwing [ME throwen, to twist, wring, hurl < OE thrawan, to throw, twist, akin to Ger drehen, to twist, turn < IE base * ter , to rub, rub with turning motion, bore > THRASH, THREAD, Gr teirein, L terere, to… … English World dictionary
throw in your hand — throw in (your) hand British to stop doing something because you know you cannot succeed or win. I know it s unlikely that I ll get the job but I m not going to throw in my hand just yet … New idioms dictionary
throw one's hand in — ► throw one s hand in 1) withdraw from a card game because one has a poor hand. 2) withdraw; give up. Main Entry: ↑throw … English terms dictionary
Throw — Throw, n. 1. The act of hurling or flinging; a driving or propelling from the hand or an engine; a cast. [1913 Webster] He heaved a stone, and, rising to the throw, He sent it in a whirlwind at the foe. Addison. [1913 Webster] 2. A stroke; a blow … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hand — [hand] n. [ME < OE, akin to Goth handus < base of hinthan, to seize (hence, basic sense “grasper”) < ? IE base * kent , ? to seize] I 1. the part of the human body attached to the end of the forearm, including the wrist, palm, fingers,… … English World dictionary
throw someone a kiss — throw (someone) a kiss : to kiss the palm of your hand and move your hand quickly away from your mouth in a waving motion toward (someone) • • • Main Entry: ↑kiss … Useful english dictionary
