Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

leave-the-field

idiom

/liːv ðə fiːld/

Definition

To abandon a competition or situation before it is completed.

Examples

After realizing that he had no chance of winning the debate, John decided to leave the field gracefully.
She chose to leave the field when the discussion turned too personal.

Meaning

The phrase ‘leave the field’ often refers to withdrawing from a contest, debate, or argument, typically indicating a voluntary choice to no longer participate.