say uncle

Related to word: say

Idiom

Definition

  1. To concede defeat or surrender, often in a playful or lighthearted context.

    承认失败或投降。

    • After a series of games, he finally said, "I say uncle!"

      在一系列比赛后,他终于说:「我认输了!」

    • They were tickling each other until one of them shouted, "I say uncle!"

      他们互相搔痒,直到其中一个人喊道:「我认输了!」

    • After a heated debate, she finally said, "Okay, I say uncle!"

      在一场激烈的辩论后,她终于说:「好吧,我认输了!」