say uncle



say uncle

  (American informal)
to admit that you have been defeated
Usage notes: In children's fights, a child being held down had to say 'uncle' before being allowed to get up.
I'm determined to show them I can be a star. I'm not going to say uncle.
See also: say, uncle

say uncle

tv. to admit defeat; to give up. I never say uncle. I just keep right on going.
See also: say, uncle

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ravindra-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada
Joo-Wonjoo-wonKorean
Nikhila-Indian, Telugu, Hindi
KayleahKAY-leeEnglish (Rare)
MelİSa-Turkish
SzczĘSnySHCHENS-niPolish