JAMB - English Language (2025 - No. 232)
For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The chairman of the association tells his members not to throw in the towel.
They should not be tired
They are not to give up
They should be ready for a trip
They should expect good outcomes
Explanation
To "throw in the towel" is a common idiom meaning to admit defeat or to stop trying to do something because you know you cannot succeed. This phrase comes from boxing; when a fighter's coach sees their athlete is too injured or exhausted to continue, they literally throw a towel into the ring to signal a forfeit.
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