call it quits

phrase

: to call it a day : quit

Examples of call it quits in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Renée Zellweger and Kenny Chesney Bridget Jones’ Diary star Renée Zellweger was married to country singer Kenny Chesney for only four months when the couple decided to call it quits. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

The two reportedly rekindled their relationship in 2014 before calling it quits again. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Donald joins a list of athletes who had called it quits after putting together Hall of Fame-caliber careers only to get the itch and decide to come back to play. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Her recent message to fans indicates Knight isn’t calling it quits. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for call it quits

• counterfeits
• hypocrites
• retrofits
• admits
• armpits
• befits
• cockpits
• commits
• dendrites
• emits
• misfits
• omits