tap out

tap out
 v. phr.β€” Β«Once, in a match with Kazushi Sakuraba of Japan, Mr. Gracie refused to β€œtap out,” or submit, despite being in an iron hold. Mr. Gracie let his own arm snap.Β» β€”β€œA Kinder, Gentler (but Not by Much) Brand of Fighting” by Anthony Ramirez New York Times Oct. 21, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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