| Idiom | Meaning | Example |
| throw a game |
deliberately lose a game, cause your team to lose, take a dive
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They said that Red threw his last game of pool, but I think
he's too honest to do that.
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| throw a kiss |
kiss your hand and wave, blow a kiss
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When Madonna threw a kiss to her fans, they cheered.
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| throw a monkey wrench into the works |
wreck a project, monkeywrenching, piss in the pickles
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The report that coffee causes cancer threw a monkey wrench into our plans to import coffee.
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| throw a party |
invite people to a party, have a party
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Connie throws the best parties. Everybody has a great time.
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| throw a tantrum |
show your bad temper, make a scene
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When I refused to buy candy for Reggie, he threw a tantrum.
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| throw away |
put in the garbage, throw out
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I threw away those old magazines. I hope you didn't want them.
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| throw caution to the wind |
live or act carelessly, not be cautious
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Let's throw caution to the wind and buy ten dresses!
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| throw chunks |
vomit, puke, barf, hurl, woof your cookies
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One look at those oysters and she started throwing chunks. Yuk!
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| throw cold water on |
discourage, cause you to lose interest
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Don't be negative. Don't throw cold water on our travel plans.
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| throw down your arms |
stop fighting or arguing, bury the hatchet
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It's time to throw down your arms and forgive him.
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