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Definition of to cry uncle

cry uncle

verb

  • to beg for mercy.
    I'm going to make my examination cry uncle.

    Last edited on Aug 02 2011. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 02 2011.

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