根こん負まけ

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

being outlasted; giving in from exhaustion; running out of patience

Describes losing a battle of endurance or willpower: the opponent's persistence wears you down until you give in. Often used in negotiations, arguments, or competitive situations.

• 彼かれのしつこさに根こん負まけして、つい承しょう諾だくしてしまった。

  I was worn down by his persistence and ended up agreeing.

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