toss down
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To drink something quickly all at once, or to put something down fast.
Literal meaning: To throw something downward.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To drink something quickly, especially alcohol or medicine, in one swift motion.
"He tossed down the shot of whiskey without flinching."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To place or drop something onto a surface quickly and without care.
"She tossed down her keys on the kitchen counter and kicked off her shoes."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Most commonly used for drinking alcohol or medicine in one quick motion. Also used literally for placing an object down quickly. Less common than 'knock back' for the drinking sense.
Commonly used with
shot drink pill coffee medicine whiskey
Forms
Base
toss down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tosses down
he/she/it
Past simple
tossed down
yesterday
Past participle
tossed down
have + pp
-ing form
tossing down
continuous
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