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white flag
The waving white flag is a global symbol for 'surrender.' You can use it when you want to give up in a difficult situation.
It originates from raising a white flag in war to stop fighting. It's fun to send during a playful argument with a friend when you want to say, "Okay, you win!"
It also means proposing peace or a truce, so it's used as a signal to stop a conflict and start a conversation. It's also great for humorously expressing exhaustion from a tough assignment or task.
Since white signifies 'nothing,' meaning 'unarmed,' it's said to have been used to show peaceful intentions since ancient Roman times. Today, it's more often used in lighthearted moments of admitting defeat in daily life, like giving up on a tough diet or game, rather than for serious surrender.