Expression meaning ‘Admit defeat’ (5,2,3,5)

I believe the answer is:

throw in the towel

(Other definitions for throw in the towel that I've seen before include "surrender after trading blows?" , "charge nothing for additional item" , "admit defeat" , "Cave in" , "Withdraw" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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