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toss in with

C1 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To decide to work with or join a particular group or person.

Meanings

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."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

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'.

Commonly used with

group rebels side faction movement them

Forms

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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Synonyms

throw in with side with align with cast your lot with join forces with team up with

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