Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw up one's hands
idiom
[θroʊ ʌp wʌnz hændz]
Definition
To give up or surrender, often in frustration.
Examples
- After hours of trying to fix the issue, she just threw up her hands in defeat.
- He often throws up his hands when his plans don’t go as expected.
Meaning
This phrase describes the act of expressing exasperation or resignation by raising one’s hands, signaling that no more can be done.
Synonyms
- give up
- stop trying
- resign
- throw in the towel
