He decided to strike the tent and quit the project.
strike the tent
idiomTo yield, give up, or surrender.
After the market crashed and his sales dropped, he finally decided to strike the tent and close his business.
Despite his initial resolve to fight the legal battle, the mounting costs eventually forced him to strike the tent and accept the settlement.
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big tent
A group, philosophy, or social or political movement that encompasses or seeks to attract a broad range of constituents or members, or views.
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fold one's tent
To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.
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lightning strike
A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.
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on strike
Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.
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strike a blow
To hit; to successfully land a hit.
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strike a chord
To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.
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strike a false note
To give the impression of being insincere, incongruous or inappropriate.
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strike a light
To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).