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strike the tent

idiom

To yield, give up, or surrender.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    fold one's tent

    To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit.

  3. 03

    lightning strike

    A (sometimes unofficial) strike by workers with little or no warning.

  4. 04

    on strike

    Withholding labor as a protest, in order to effect change in management or government.

  5. 05

    strike a blow

    To hit; to successfully land a hit.

  6. 06

    strike a chord

    To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic.

  7. 07

    strike a false note

    To give the impression of being insincere, incongruous or inappropriate.

  8. 08

    strike a light

    To create a flame (using a match, flint, etc.).

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