The idiom "throw in the towel" means:
Correct answer: B. To accept defeat
- A. To celebrate a victory
- B. To accept defeat
- C. To delay the decision
- D. To help someone in need
Explanation
The idiom 'throw in the towel' originates from boxing, where a trainer would throw a towel into the ring to concede defeat on behalf of their fighter. Therefore, the correct answer, 'To accept defeat', accurately reflects this meaning. The other options do not align with the idiomatic expression: 'To celebrate a victory' suggests winning, 'To delay the decision' implies hesitation rather than surrender, and 'To help someone in need' conveys assistance rather than defeat.
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