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call it quits

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Definition


To completely retire from an activity. To end a romantic relationship.

Context : Politics, Relationships
Category: Idiom
Semantic: end, finish, quit

Usage of “call it quits”

  1. He called it quits from a life of politics last year.

Examples of idiom “call it quits” from Twitter
  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Timecha'
    Timecha:

    Been up packing all day, time to call it quits! Tuckn it in early

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'supergirl70444'
    supergirl70444:

    Finally almost time to call it quits. Been in slo mo all day. Plans for the night? Soak in the tub & do whatever is necessary to finally ...

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'Millertatidrea'
    Millertatidrea:

    Ok I am going to call it quits...on my way home finally!

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'devbost'
    devbost:

    They should have called it quits on "24" after season 5. Season 6 was bad, and Season 7 was a total shark-jump.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'wingit_live'
    wingit_live:

    Greatest day ever...found out my sister officially called it quits with that drunk ass loser. About time.

  • Default avatar for Twitter user 'that_chic_u_luv'
    that_chic_u_luv:

    #SometimesIWonder how long are we gonna last before someone calls it quits.