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throw in hand

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throw in your hand

  (British)

to stop doing something because you know you cannot succeed or win

Usage notes: When card players throw in their hand, they put all their cards onto the table because they know that they will not be able to win the game.

I know it's unlikely that I'll get the job but I'm not going to throw in my hand just yet.

See also: hand, throw