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(US, idiomatic) To admit defeat; indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.

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say uncle

Source Word

say uncle

Verb

US idiomatic

(US, idiomatic) To admit defeat; indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.

Japanese Meaning

降参する、敗北を認めること / 屈服を示す、または相手に屈むこと / レスリングなどで負けを認め、 mercy を求める行為

After ten rounds of tickling, Jenna finally had to say uncle.

10回もくすぐられた後、ジェナはついに降参しなければならなかった。

Sense（1）

(US, idiomatic) To admit defeat; indicate submission, such as when wrestling; to ask for mercy.

says uncle

（ present singular third-person ）

saying uncle

（ participle present ）

said uncle

（ participle past ）

said uncle

（ past ）