手を上げる

Etymology
Phrase composed of +  +.

Verb

 * 1) to raise one's hand or hands
 * 2) to raise one's hands in supplication or surrender: to give up, to quit, to surrender
 * 3) to strike someone, or to threaten to do so: to raise one's fist, to raise one's hand against someone
 * 4)  to improve, to raise one's level of skill or competence
 * 5) to return one's hands to normal posture, after prostrating oneself (such as in deep apology or supplication)

Synonyms

 * literally, “to throw the spoon”

Related terms

 * : throwing up one's hands, giving up, quitting