English Language · English
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bracketed idiom in the given sentence. After repeated failures and disappointments he was tempted (to throw up the sponge), but continued perseverance finally brought success.
- 1To be afraid
- 2To reveal secret information
- 3To surrender or give up the contest✓
- 4To catch somebody off guard
Correct answer
To surrender or give up the contest
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