/koh-LGAH rah ehn-teh GWAHN-tohs/
To retire from an activity or job, to put an end to a career. In Argentina, to hang up the gloves comes from boxing and is used for any decision to retire. It's time to stop.
Example
"At forty, he hung up his gloves and moved to the countryside."
"The goalkeeper announced that he would be hanging up his gloves this season."
Regional synonyms:
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/koh-LGAH rah ehn-teh GWAHN-tohs/
To retire from an activity or job, to put an end to a career. In Argentina, to hang up the gloves comes from boxing and is used for any decision to retire. It's time to stop.
Example
"At forty, he hung up his gloves and moved to the countryside."
"The goalkeeper announced that he would be hanging up his gloves this season."
Regional synonyms: