Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-call-it-quits
idiomatic expression
/təˈkɔːl ɪt kwɪts/
Definition
To stop doing something, usually because you feel it is not worth continuing.
Examples
- After years of struggling with the business, Jane decided it was time to call it quits.
- He realized that he was not enjoying the project anymore, so he chose to call it quits.
- They were losing the game badly and decided to call it quits to save energy for the next match.
Meaning
This phrase means to give up or resign from a task, job, or activity, often when it seems too difficult or when you no longer wish to participate.
Synonyms
- give up
- quit
- resign
- throw in the towel
