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take one's ball and go home English

Meaning take one's ball and go home meaning

What does take one's ball and go home mean?

take one's ball and go home

(figuratively) To cease participating in an activity that has turned to one's disadvantage, especially out of spite, or in a way that prevents others from participating as well.

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