Call it quits

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verb

To stop doing something or end a relationship.

After three hours of study, I had to call it quits.
Visual representation of "call it quits" - To stop doing something or end a relationship

Often appears as...

  • call it quits on this
  • let's call it quits

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Ending Effort

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

Illustration for Ending Effort
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.

Illustration for Relationship Breakup
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.

Illustration for No Formality
We were losing badly, so we decided to call it quits and went home.
Visual representation of the word "Call it quits"

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