fold one's tent

English - English

Definition of fold one's tent in English English dictionary

To withdraw, especially in a discreet manner; to disengage; to quit

There are a good number of Democrats who are unhappy with John Kerry, thinking he folded his tent without a fight.

Turkish pronunciation

fōld wʌnz tent

Synonyms

chicken out, cut and run, stand down

Pronunciation

/ˈfōld ˈwənz ˈtent/ /ˈfoʊld ˈwʌnz ˈtɛnt/