call\ it\ quits

call\ it\ quits
v. phr. informal
1. To decide to stop what you are doing; quit.

When Tom had painted half the garage, he called it quits.

2. To agree that each side in a fight is satisfied; stop fighting because a wrong has been paid back; say things are even.

Pete called Tom a bad name, and they fought till Tom gave Pete a bloody nose; then they called it quits.

3. To cultivate a habit no longer.

"Yes, I called it quits with cigarettes three years ago."


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