VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Say uncle

Meaning:

to admit failure.

Examples:

  • Why, I can make him say uncle, that is, if he's got an uncle.
  • You ready to say uncle?
  • I'll make you say uncle.
  • That's the difference between us. I make them say uncle.
  • Say Uncle George has an urgent message, and tell her what happened.
  • Izzy, why did you say Uncle Billy was on vacation from his body?
  • What do you say Uncle Nashen?