Choose the option that best carries the meaning of the underlined idiom. He decided to throw in the towel after several failed attempts. Option 1: to begin afresh Option 2: to ignore and move on Option 3: to give up after trying Option 4: to become careless

The answer is 'to give up after trying'. View full solution:

CUET English - Choose the option that best carries the meaning of the underlined idiom. He decided to throw in the towel after several failed attempts. | PYQs + Solutions

CUET English 2026 22nd May Shift 2

Vocabulary

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to begin afresh

to ignore and move on

to give up after trying

to become careless

✅ Correct Option: 3

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