What is the meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence? Although the other team was beating us badly and we could have admitted defeat, we refused to cry uncle and we played... What is the meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence? Although the other team was beating us badly and we could have admitted defeat, we refused to cry uncle and we played until the bitter end.
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The question is asking for the meaning of the phrase 'cry uncle' as used in the provided sentence. The user needs to identify which of the given options (A, B, C, or D) best represents this meaning.
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give up
The underlined phrase 'cry uncle' means 'give up.'
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The underlined phrase 'cry uncle' means 'give up.'
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The idiom 'cry uncle' is an informal expression primarily used in the United States to signify someone giving up or surrendering.
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