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toss in

B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To add something extra in a relaxed or casual way.

Literal meaning: To throw something into a container or space.

Meanings

1 B1 idiomatic informal

To add something extra to a deal, purchase, or arrangement at no additional cost.

"The seller agreed to toss in a set of winter tyres to clinch the car deal."

Grammar: separable
2 B1 idiomatic informal

To contribute a comment, idea, or remark casually in a conversation.

"She tossed in a joke halfway through the presentation that made everyone laugh."

Grammar: separable
3 A2 neutral

To physically throw something into a space or container.

"He tossed his dirty clothes in the hamper without looking."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Used both literally (to throw something into a container) and figuratively (to add a comment or extra item). In a commercial context, it means to include something extra at no charge. In conversation, it means to interject a comment or suggestion casually.

Commonly used with

comment suggestion idea extra bonus remark

Forms

Base
toss in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
tosses in
he/she/it
Past simple
tossed in
yesterday
Past participle
tossed in
have + pp
-ing form
tossing in
continuous

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