1 B2 idiomatic informal
To remind someone of their past mistakes or faults as a form of blame or reproach.
"She kept throwing his financial troubles up to him every time they argued."
inseparable
throw up to
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To reproach someone by repeatedly reminding them of a past mistake or failing.
In plain English
To keep telling someone about something bad they did in the past to make them feel guilty.
What does "throw up to" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Always directed at a specific person ('throw it up to him/her'). Implies a recurring or unfair pattern of blame. More common in British and Irish English. Often used in emotional or domestic arguments.
Words that pair with "throw up to"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
mistake failure past fault error decision
How to conjugate "throw up to"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
throw up to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
throws up to
he/she/it
Past simple
threw up to
yesterday
Past participle
thrown up to
have + pp
-ing form
throwing up to
continuous
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