Possible Clues:

• Defeated one's grumble
• 'Either Way ___' (Nina Simone song)
• Defeatist's words
• Phrase of resignation
• Words while folding
• "How can __?"
• 'Whaddya know, it's the short end of the straw'
• Words from one who's defeated
• Folder's phrase
• Terse concession