Q:

Directions: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark it in the Answer-Sheet.

To throw up the sponge. 

• 1
  to surrender or give up a contest.
• 2
  to offer challenge
• 3
  to become utterly disappointed
• 4
  to maintain grit and enthusiasm until the end.