Definition
To cease an attempt because it is perceived as doomed.
In Context
- "I see it warn't a bit of use to try to go ahead—I'd got to throw up my hands."
- "I wanted to throw up my hands and say, "Thanks. See ya." But I couldn't walk away."
- "So to us, the question isn't just "Does Vista suck?" but "Does Vista suck enough that businesses of any size should simply throw up their hands and migrate over to something else?""
Also Said As
- give up
- throw in the towel