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Phrasal verbs starting with "throw"

20 phrasal verbs use this verb

throw about
B2

To throw something carelessly in various directions; or to use something (such as money or words) freely and without care.

throw aside
B2

To move something out of the way or to discard, abandon, or reject something, often abruptly.

throw away
A2

To dispose of something; or to waste an opportunity, advantage, or resource carelessly.

throw back
B2

To return something by throwing it; to cause someone to remember or be reminded of the past; or to reveal a genetic trait from an earlier an

throw by
C1

An archaic or rare phrasal verb meaning to set something aside, discard it, or put it away.

throw down
B2

To throw or drop something forcefully onto a surface; or to issue a challenge; or (slang) to perform impressively.

throw in
B1

To include something extra at no extra cost; to add something casually to a conversation or situation; or to give up (in the set phrase 'thr

throw in with
C1

To decide to join or align with a particular person or group, especially in a competitive or risky situation.

throw it back
B2

To return something physically or verbally with force; or (slang) to dance by rolling and thrusting the hips.

throw off
B2

To remove something quickly; to free oneself from something; or to cause confusion, disruption, or a loss of accuracy.

throw off on
C1

A chiefly Southern and Midwestern American dialectal expression meaning to speak disparagingly about someone or to insult them indirectly.

throw on
B1

To put on clothing quickly and casually; also to add fuel to a fire.

throw oneself at
B2

To make an obvious and sometimes shameless attempt to attract the romantic or sexual interest of someone; or to physically launch oneself to

throw oneself behind
C1

To give one's full and enthusiastic personal support to a cause, campaign, person, or effort.

throw oneself into
B2

To commit to an activity or task with great enthusiasm and energy, giving it all your effort.

throw out
A2

To discard something, reject an idea, or expel a person.

throw over
C1

To abandon or desert someone, especially a romantic partner.

throw together
B1

To make or assemble something quickly and without much care, or to cause people to meet by chance.

throw up
A2

To vomit; also, to produce or raise something suddenly, or to abandon something.

throw up to
B2

To reproach someone by repeatedly reminding them of a past mistake or failing.