[Idiom] CALL IT QUITS. - When to Stop Striving at Work or Projects

stop working or trying

The phrase 'call it quits' is often used when someone decides to stop working on a task or end their participation in an activity. It can apply to various situations, whether you're considering leaving your job after a long, exhausting day or ending a hobby that no longer brings joy. This idiom originates from the gambling world where players would 'quit' when they decided to stop betting. It's a universal term used to acknowledge that it might be the healthiest choice to cease a particular effort or to admit that continuing is futile.

Example Sentences

1. After hours of arguing, they finally decided to call it quits.

   After lengthy arguments, they decided to stop and not continue.

2. He knew it was time to call it quits when he felt constantly exhausted from work.

   He realized it was time to quit when constantly feeling tired from work.

3. The team agreed to call it quits after realizing they'd be there all night.

   The team decided to stop after realizing they would be up all night.