Question
An idiom/phrase is given in bold. Following this
idiom/phrase are given three sentences, which use the given idiom/phrase. The idiom/phrase may or may not be used correctly in one or more sentences. Identify the sentence(s) that use(s) the idioms/phrases incorrectly either in grammar or context and mark the answer accordingly. "Throw in the towel" I. After several failed attempts, the company decided to throw in the towel and close down its operations. II. He was exhausted from all the work, so he threw in the towel and took a well-deserved break. III. Despite all the difficulties, she refused to throw in the towel and kept pushing forward. Which sentence(s) use(s) the idiom incorrectly?Solution
I and III correctly use "throw in the towel" in the sense of giving up or admitting defeat. II is incorrect because the idiom refers to giving up or surrendering, not taking a break or resting.
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