1 C1 idiomatic informal
To decide to join or support a particular person or group, committing to their cause or venture.
"He decided to throw in with the smaller party, believing their policies were more honest."
inseparable
throw in with
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To decide to join or align with a particular person or group, especially in a competitive or risky situation.
In plain English
To decide to join someone's side or team, especially when there is some risk involved.
What does "throw in with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To throw your lot in together with someone.
Actually means
To decide to join someone's side or team, especially when there is some risk involved.
Usage tip
Chiefly North American and somewhat old-fashioned or literary. Often implies a deliberate and consequential choice to commit to someone's cause or venture. Not widely used in everyday British English.
Words that pair with "throw in with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
partner candidate side cause group faction
How to conjugate "throw in with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
throw in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
throws in with
he/she/it
Past simple
threw in with
yesterday
Past participle
thrown in with
have + pp
-ing form
throwing in with
continuous
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