chuck up the sponge
英 美
"In the second round, the challenger gave up"
Why did you chuck up the sponge when you were so near to winning?
你为什么在就要胜利的时候认输呢?
Why did you chuck up the sponge when you were so near to winning?
你为什么要在即将胜利的时候承认失败 呢 ?
If we can win this war, we will have to chuck up the sponge.
如果我们不能打赢这场战争, 我们就不得不认输了.