What is another word for throws the sponge?
Pronunciation: [θɹˈə͡ʊz ðə spˈʌnd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
"Throws the sponge" is a phrase used to describe giving up or surrendering. There are several synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. One common expression is "throws in the towel," which is often used in sports to describe a team or player conceding defeat. Another is "presents the white flag," which harkens back to the practice of waving a white flag as a sign of surrender during wartime. Other possible synonyms include "concedes," "quits," "admits defeat," and "capitulates." No matter which phrase is used, they all convey the idea of giving up or surrendering in the face of adversity.
