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throw up one's hands
Verb
intransitive
idiomatic
Japanese Meaning
困難や絶望感に直面したとき、両手を挙げてあきらめる行動。 / 意欲や努力を放棄し、試みを終えること。
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ past ）
（ participle past ）
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(intransitive) To raise both hands in the air in an exasperated manner. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To cease an attempt because it is perceived as doomed.
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throw up one's hands
When the instructions contradict each other, one can only throw up one's hands and walk away.
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When the instructions contradict each other, one can only throw up one's hands and walk away.
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