k&k learn french 75 -
jeter l'éponge
In show 75 we discuss "jeter l'éponge" (to give up) - yet another useful expression if you're playing endless card games with small peoples!
Literal translation
To throw the sponge
English equivalent
To throw in the towel
To give up
To quit
Admit defeat
To stop trying
French equivalent
Abandonner (to abandon)
Renoncer (to give up)
Frog's phrase
Kyliemac n'est pas contente que Katia ne l'ait pas invitée en australie. Heureusement elle a jeté l'éponge depuis que Katia lui a rapporté tout un stock de Tim Tams.
Translation
Kyliemac is not happy that Katia didn't invite her to Australia. Thankfully, she gave up when Katia brought her an entire stock of Tim Tams.
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Perhaps you should correct the spelling of this entry - you spell it sοmetimes "jéter l'éponge"...