say uncle

Idioms and Phrases

see cry uncle .

Example Sentences

“That’s not a refutation of what she said, or a thoughtful appeal to the fact that this is something she should consider was too hurtful. This is essentially using brute force to make the other side say ‘uncle.’”

From New York Times

The West's implicit game plan is one of mutual attrition — bleeding Ukraine as a way to bleed Russia — with the apparent expectation that the Kremlin will eventually say uncle.

From Salon

But it also raises an important question: When is the team brass going to say “Uncle” on Cody Bellinger?

From Los Angeles Times

How glorious it was to be back among the living, the strivers, the hopeful, the lovers and the losers who won’t say “uncle.”

From New York Times

"Businesses are struggling to hire workers — and say Uncle Sam is to blame," the right-wing stalwart New York Post reported last month.

From Salon

Related Words

• accept
• admit
• allow
• capitulate
• cave in
• cede
• confess
• give up
• grant
• hand over
• quit
• relinquish
• surrender
• yield