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Throw your hand in

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Colloquial Usage

Used informally, often in conversations among friends or in personal reflections.

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This game is too hard; I'm ready to throw my hand in.
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Feeling Overwhelmed

Expresses feeling defeated or unable to continue due to difficulty or frustration.

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After failing the test again, he decided to throw his hand in.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphorical expression and doesn't involve physical hands.

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I'm so tired of this project, I just want to throw my hand in.
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