Like him, she didn't know when to throw in the towel.
A Swansea escape seems so far-fetched, however Hollins is refusing to throw in the towel.
A more timid soul might throw in the towel in the face of all this crap.
When you've racked your brain and really can't see anything else to try that is going to make a meaningful difference, it's time to throw in the towel.
If neither of these is an option, don't throw in the towel just yet.