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
Collynkah-LEENEnglish (Rare)
Petronilla-Italian, Late Roman
Abijahə-BIE-jə (English)Biblical
JoukoYO-oo-koFinnish
Abihuə-BIE-hyoo (English)Biblical
Yusup-Uyghur