音ねを上あげる

expression, ichidan verb

give up; admit defeat; throw in the towel

Idiomatic expression used when someone can no longer endure a difficult situation and gives up or admits defeat. Often implies reaching a limit after effort.

• あまりの暑あつさに音ねを上あげて、エアコンをつけた。

  I gave up because of the intense heat and turned on the air conditioner.

• 彼かれは難むずかしい問もん題だいに音ねを上あげた。

  He admitted defeat with the difficult problem.