throw up one's hands

Verb

 * 1)  To raise both hands in the air in an exasperated manner.
 * 2)  To cease an attempt because it is perceived as doomed.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 攤手, 摊手
 * Finnish: nostaa kädet ilmaan
 * French:
 * Ukrainian: розво́дити рука́ми, розвести́ рука́ми