Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

call-it-quits

phrase

/kɔːl ɪt kwɪts/

Definition

To stop doing something, especially after a period of trying or working on it.

Examples

After years of struggling to fix the old car, I decided to call it quits and buy a new one.
During the game, when it became clear we had no chance of winning, the coach called it quits.

Meaning

‘Call-it-quits’ means to resign or to discontinue an endeavor, often due to frustration or a decision to move on. It suggests that someone is choosing to end their involvement in an activity or situation.