lay down and die

lay down and die

To quit; to give up hope or ambition. We might have had an unexpected loss in the playoffs, but that doesn't mean this team is ready to lay down and die!
See also: and, die, down, lay
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • lie down and die
  • play down to
  • play down to (someone)
  • the wheels came off the bus
  • the wheels came off the wagon
  • the wheels fell off the bus
  • the wheels fell off the wagon
  • get up and go
  • get-up-and-go
  • don't give up your day job