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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.

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say uncle

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

See also: say, uncle