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throw off on

C1 informal inseparable transitive

In simple words

A regional American way of saying to criticise or insult someone, often in an indirect or snide way.

Meanings

1 C1 idiomatic informal

rare

(Regional, American) To make disparaging or insulting remarks about someone, often indirectly.

"He kept throwing off on her cooking even though he ate every bite."

Grammar: inseparable

Usage notes

This is a regional expression primarily found in Southern and Midwestern American English dialects. It is not widely known or used outside these regions. ESL learners are unlikely to need this actively but may encounter it in American literature or dialogue.

Commonly used with

character work abilities background reputation

Forms

Base

throw off on

I/you/we/they

3rd person

throws off on

he/she/it

Past simple

threw off on

yesterday

Past participle

thrown off on

have + pp

-ing form

throwing off on

continuous

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