Tap out

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Combat Origin

Originally from martial arts, 'tap out' means admitting defeat by tapping the opponent's body.

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Watching the championship, I saw the fighter tap out to avoid injury.

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Metaphoric Use

Figuratively, 'tap out' can indicate a person is completely overwhelmed or giving up.

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I had to tap out after studying for 12 hours straight.

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Informal Setting

'Tap out' is casual and usually not used in formal contexts.

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After the long hike, she jokingly said she was ready to tap out.

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