Call it quits

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Ending Effort

Used when someone decides to stop trying because success seems unlikely.

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I've tried fixing this device several times, but now I'm just going to call it quits.

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Relationship Breakup

Often used to indicate the ending of a personal or business relationship.

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After numerous arguments, the business partners called it quits.

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No Formality

The phrase is informal, more suited for casual conversation than formal writing.

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We were losing badly, so we decided to call it quits and went home.

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