1 C1 idiomatic informal
To join or ally oneself with a particular person, group, or cause, often sharing the associated risks.
"After weeks of hesitation, he decided to toss in with the reformers and sign the petition."
inseparable
toss in with
C1 informal inseparable transitive
To join or ally oneself with a person or group, often sharing their fate or fortunes.
In plain English
To decide to work with or join a particular group or person.
What does "toss in with" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Relatively uncommon. Suggests a deliberate choice to align oneself with someone, often with a degree of risk or commitment involved. More common in American English. The more established form is 'throw in with'.
Words that pair with "toss in with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "toss in with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
toss in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tosses in with
he/she/it
Past simple
tossed in with
yesterday
Past participle
tossed in with
have + pp
-ing form
tossing in with
continuous
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