Synonyms for Dropping like a hot potato:
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v.
• give in/give up
- abandon
, - back down
, - bail out
, - bow out
, - buckle under
, - capitulate
, - cave in
, - cease
, - cede
, - chicken out
, - collapse
, - comply
, - concede
, - cry uncle
, - cut out
, - desist
, - despair
, - drop
, - drop like a hot potato
, - fold
, - forswear
, - hand over
, - leave off
, - pull out
, - quit
, - relinquish
, - resign
, - stop
, - submit
, - surrender
, - take the oath
, - throw in the towel
, - waive
, - walk out on
, - wash one's hands of
, - yield
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What are the hypernyms for Dropping like a hot potato?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for dropping like a hot potato?
The phrase "dropping like a hot potato" is typically used to describe a situation where someone abruptly disassociates or distances themselves from someone or something. The opposite of such phrase would be 'embracing like a warm hug.' It may denote the act of willingly taking up a task or befriending someone with open arms despite challenges, opposition or obstacles in opposition. It suggests that the person is not only determined but also optimistic enough to overcome the challenges and create a promising outcome. Another antonym for the phrase can be 'consistent like a steady stream' which can refer to the act of persistently sticking through with a situation or ideology even when it is difficult to do so.
What are the antonyms for Dropping like a hot potato?
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