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7 VERB If a person or thing is thrown into an unpleasant situation or state, something causes them to be in that situation or state. □ [be V -ed prep] Abidjan was thrown into turmoil because of a protest by taxi drivers. □ [V n prep] Economic recession had thrown millions out of work.

8 VERB If something throws light or a shadow on a surface, it causes that surface to have light or a shadow on it. □ [V n + on/onto ] The sunlight is white and blinding, throwing hard-edged shadows on the ground.

9 VERB If something throws doubt on a person or thing, it causes people to doubt or suspect them. □ [V n + on/upon ] This new information does throw doubt on their choice.

10 VERB [no cont] If you throw a look or smile at someone or something, you look or smile at them quickly and suddenly. □ [V n n] Emily turned and threw her a suggestive grin. [Also V n + at ]

11 VERB If you throw yourself, your energy, or your money into a particular job or activity, you become involved in it very actively or enthusiastically. □ [V pron-refl + into ] She threw herself into a modelling career. □ [V n + into ] They threw all their military resources into the battle.

12 VERB If you throw a fit or a tantrum, you suddenly start to behave in an uncontrolled way. □ [V n] I used to get very upset and scream and swear, throwing tantrums all over the place.

13 VERB If something such as a remark or an experience throws you, it surprises you or confuses you because it is unexpected. □ [V n] The professor rather threw me by asking if I went in for martial arts.

14 VERB If you throw a punch, you punch someone. □ [V n] Everything was fine until someone threw a punch.

15 VERB When someone throws a party, they organize one, usually in their own home. [INFORMAL ] □ [V n] Why not throw a party for your friends?

16 VERB In sports, if a player throws a game or contest, they lose it as a result of a deliberate action or intention. □ [V n] …offering him a bribe to throw the game.

17 N‑COUNT A throw is a light rug, blanket, or cover for a sofa or bed.

18 PHRASE If things cost a particular amount of money a throw , they cost that amount each. [INFORMAL ] □  Most applications software for personal computers cost over $500 a throw.

19 PHRASE If someone throws themselves at you, they make it very obvious that they want to begin a relationship with you, by behaving as though they are sexually attracted to you. □  I'll say you started it, that you threw yourself at me.

20to throw someone in at the deep end → see end

21to throw down the gauntlet → see gauntlet

22to throw light on something → see light ➊

23to throw in your lot with someone → see lot

24to throw money at something → see money

25to throw good money after bad → see money

26to throw a spanner in the works → see spanner

27a stone's throw → see stone

28to throw in the towel → see towel

29to throw a wrench → see wrench

▸  throw away or throw out

1 PHRASAL VERB When you throw away or throw out something that you do not want, you get rid of it, for example by putting it in a rubbish container. □ [V n P ] I never throw anything away. □ [V P n] I'm not advising you to throw away your makeup or forget about your appearance.

2 PHRASAL VERB If you throw away an opportunity, advantage, or benefit, you waste it, rather than using it sensibly. □ [V P n] Failing to tackle the deficit would be throwing away an opportunity. □ [V n P ] We should have won. We threw it away.

3 → see also throwaway

▸  throw back