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Base language: EN
Letter: t
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 833 (50 per page)Thorn in the flesh
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thorn in the flesh
1. (idiomatic) A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away.
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thorn in the flesh
1. (idiomatic) A persistent difficulty or something very annoying that will not go away.
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Thorn in your side
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If you say that someone is a thorn in your side, you mean that they continually irritate or annoy you.
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Jane finds her mother-in-law very irritating, a real thorn in her side!
If you say that someone is a thorn in your side, you mean that they continually irritate or annoy you.
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Jane finds her mother-in-law very irritating, a real thorn in her side!
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Thorny issue
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If you are faced with a thorny issue, you have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant problem.
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Copyright and content duplication are thorny issues these days.
If you are faced with a thorny issue, you have to deal with a difficult or unpleasant problem.
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Copyright and content duplication are thorny issues these days.
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Those who can't do, teach
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1. (idiomatic) One who fails is likely to become a teacher. (Refers to common trend of teachers having low wages).
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1. (idiomatic) One who fails is likely to become a teacher. (Refers to common trend of teachers having low wages).
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Though but
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though but
1. (Northern England, idiomatic) Used at the end of a sentence to add emphasis.
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though but
1. (Northern England, idiomatic) Used at the end of a sentence to add emphasis.
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Thrash out
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thrash out
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
? They spent an afternoon on it, but thrashed out a solution in the end.
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thrash out
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To discuss something so fully as to resolve a problem or conflict; to hammer out.
? They spent an afternoon on it, but thrashed out a solution in the end.
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Thread the needle
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thread the needle (third-person singular simple present threads the needle, present participle threading the needle, simple past and past participle threaded the needle)
1. (idiomatic) To find harmony or strike a balance between conflicting forces, interests, etc.
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thread the needle (third-person singular simple present threads the needle, present participle threading the needle, simple past and past participle threaded the needle)
1. (idiomatic) To find harmony or strike a balance between conflicting forces, interests, etc.
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Three rs
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three Rs (plural three Rs) (plural only)
1. The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
2. The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
3. (idiomatic) The basic precepts of any subject matter.
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three Rs (plural three Rs) (plural only)
1. The basic education received in primary schools. Literally; reading, writing and arithmetic.
2. The basic education any child can expect to receive, but not necessarily limited to reading, writing and arithmetic.
3. (idiomatic) The basic precepts of any subject matter.
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Three sheets to the wind
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three sheets to the wind (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Drunk.
? That late in the evening, he was three sheets to the wind and had long since stopped making sense.
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three sheets to the wind (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Drunk.
? That late in the evening, he was three sheets to the wind and had long since stopped making sense.
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Three skips of a louse
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three skips of a louse
1. (idiomatic) said about some trifling or insignificant matter
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three skips of a louse
1. (idiomatic) said about some trifling or insignificant matter
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Three-martini lunch
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three-martini lunch (plural three-martini lunches)
1. (business, idiomatic) A leisurely, expensive, midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible because business is discussed.
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three-martini lunch (plural three-martini lunches)
1. (business, idiomatic) A leisurely, expensive, midday meal associated with drinking, which is tax-deductible because business is discussed.
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Three-on-the-tree
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three-on-the-tree
1. (US, idiomatic) On an automobile (especially those produced from 1939 through the mid-1970s), a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column.
? In driver's education, they used to teach students to drive in cars with a three-on-the-tree, but now the cars all have automatic transmission.
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three-on-the-tree
1. (US, idiomatic) On an automobile (especially those produced from 1939 through the mid-1970s), a three-speed manual transmission whose gearshift lever is mounted on the steering column.
? In driver's education, they used to teach students to drive in cars with a three-on-the-tree, but now the cars all have automatic transmission.
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Three-ring circus
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three-ring circus (plural three-ring circuses)
1. A large circus in which three separate performances, each within its own circular enclosure, are staged simultaneously before a single audience.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) A disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source of bewilderment, amazement, or amusement.
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three-ring circus (plural three-ring circuses)
1. A large circus in which three separate performances, each within its own circular enclosure, are staged simultaneously before a single audience.
2. (idiomatic, by extension) A disorderly, complicated, rapidly changing situation or set of events, which is a source of bewilderment, amazement, or amusement.
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Thrill kill
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thrill kill (plural thrill kills)
1. (idiomatic) An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.
2. (attributive, usually hyphenated) Of, pertaining to, or being such an act of murder.
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thrill kill (plural thrill kills)
1. (idiomatic) An act of murder motivated solely by the murderer's desire to have a very exciting experience.
2. (attributive, usually hyphenated) Of, pertaining to, or being such an act of murder.
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Thrill killer
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thrill killer (plural thrill killers)
1. (idiomatic) A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.
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thrill killer (plural thrill killers)
1. (idiomatic) A murderer who is motivated by a strong personal desire to have a very exciting experience.
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Thrilled to bits
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Someone who is thrilled to bits is extremely pleased about something.
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Julie was thrilled to bits when her project was selected.
Someone who is thrilled to bits is extremely pleased about something.
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Julie was thrilled to bits when her project was selected.
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Through and through
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through and through
1. (idiomatic) Completely; entirely; fundamentally.
? He moved from Cincinnati to San Francisco, but he's still a Cincinnati Bengals fan, through and through.
through and through (plural through and throughs)
1. A bullet wound in which the bullet passes through the body.
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through and through
1. (idiomatic) Completely; entirely; fundamentally.
? He moved from Cincinnati to San Francisco, but he's still a Cincinnati Bengals fan, through and through.
through and through (plural through and throughs)
1. A bullet wound in which the bullet passes through the body.
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Through the roof
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through the roof (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Rapidly increasing.
? Fuel prices have gone through the roof since last Fall.
through the roof (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Suddenly very high or excessive.
? Fuel prices are through the roof this Winter.
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through the roof (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Rapidly increasing.
? Fuel prices have gone through the roof since last Fall.
through the roof (not comparable)
1. (idiomatic) Suddenly very high or excessive.
? Fuel prices are through the roof this Winter.
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Throw / toss one'shat in the ring
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If you throw or toss your hat in the ring, you announce that you are going to enter a competition or take up a challenge.
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He finally threw his hat in the ring and announced that he was going to stand for election.
If you throw or toss your hat in the ring, you announce that you are going to enter a competition or take up a challenge.
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He finally threw his hat in the ring and announced that he was going to stand for election.
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Throw a bone to
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throw a bone to
1. (idiomatic) To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.
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throw a bone to
1. (idiomatic) To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.
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Throw a fit
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throw a fit
1. (idiomatic) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
? I'd love to stay later, but my mother will throw a fit if I'm not home by 10.
? He will throw a fit if his car breaks down.
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throw a fit
1. (idiomatic) To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
? I'd love to stay later, but my mother will throw a fit if I'm not home by 10.
? He will throw a fit if his car breaks down.
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Throw a party
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1. (idiomatic) To organize and execute a party.
Let's throw a party this Friday.
We threw a big party for John's 8th birthday.
My roommates and I throw parties every weekend.
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1. (idiomatic) To organize and execute a party.
Let's throw a party this Friday.
We threw a big party for John's 8th birthday.
My roommates and I throw parties every weekend.
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Throw a spanner in the works
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If someone or something throws a spanner (or a wrench) in the works,they do something that causes problems and prevents the success of a plan or event.
throw a spanner in the works
1. (idiomatic, UK) To be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
? Half way through the production of Macbeth, the director found that the stage was smaller than he expected. This really threw a spanner in the works.
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The two companies were keen to sign the agreement before anything happened to throw a spanner in the works.
If someone or something throws a spanner (or a wrench) in the works,they do something that causes problems and prevents the success of a plan or event.
throw a spanner in the works
1. (idiomatic, UK) To be a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.
? Half way through the production of Macbeth, the director found that the stage was smaller than he expected. This really threw a spanner in the works.
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The two companies were keen to sign the agreement before anything happened to throw a spanner in the works.
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Throw a tantrum
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throw a tantrum
1. (idiomatic) To have a temper tantrum, to display a fit of childish anger.
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throw a tantrum
1. (idiomatic) To have a temper tantrum, to display a fit of childish anger.
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Throw a wobbly
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throw a wobbly
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To throw a tantrum.
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throw a wobbly
1. (idiomatic, colloquial) To throw a tantrum.
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Throw a wobbly (orwobbler)
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When someone, usually a capricious person, throws a wobbly, they have a fit of nerves or bad temper and lose all self-control.
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He's very calm - not the sort of man to throw a wobbly if he doesn't have a clean shirt!
When someone, usually a capricious person, throws a wobbly, they have a fit of nerves or bad temper and lose all self-control.
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He's very calm - not the sort of man to throw a wobbly if he doesn't have a clean shirt!
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Throw an eye
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throw an eye
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To glance; peep
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throw an eye
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To glance; peep
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Throw aside
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throw aside
1. (transitive, idiomatic) to discard.
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throw aside
1. (transitive, idiomatic) to discard.
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Throw caution to the wind
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If you throw caution to the wind, you start taking risks and stop worrying about the danger involved.
throw caution to the wind
1. (idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.
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I decided to throw caution to the wind and invest in my best friend's new company.
If you throw caution to the wind, you start taking risks and stop worrying about the danger involved.
throw caution to the wind
1. (idiomatic) To do something despite the risks.
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I decided to throw caution to the wind and invest in my best friend's new company.
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Throw chunks
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throw chunks
1. (idiomatic, slang) To vomit
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throw chunks
1. (idiomatic, slang) To vomit
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Throw cold water on
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throw cold water on
1. (idiomatic, of a suggestion, idea, emotion, achievement, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.
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throw cold water on
1. (idiomatic, of a suggestion, idea, emotion, achievement, etc.) To belittle or dismiss; to cast doubt upon; to debunk.
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Throw down
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throw down (third-person singular simple present throws down, present participle throwing down, simple past threw down, past participle thrown down)
1. (transitive, literal sense) to cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully.
? The soldiers threw down their weapons and surrendered.
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throw down (third-person singular simple present throws down, present participle throwing down, simple past threw down, past participle thrown down)
1. (transitive, literal sense) to cause something one is holding to drop, often forcefully.
? The soldiers threw down their weapons and surrendered.
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Throw down the gauntlet
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throw down the gauntlet
1. (idiomatic) To issue a challenge.
? The competing firm threw down the gauntlet by offering a faster product at a lower price.
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throw down the gauntlet
1. (idiomatic) To issue a challenge.
? The competing firm threw down the gauntlet by offering a faster product at a lower price.
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Throw dust in eyes
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If you throw dust in someone's eyes, you prevent them from seeing the truth by misleading them.
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He threw dust in the old lady's eyes by pretending to be a police officer, then stole her jewellery.
If you throw dust in someone's eyes, you prevent them from seeing the truth by misleading them.
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He threw dust in the old lady's eyes by pretending to be a police officer, then stole her jewellery.
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Throw for a loop
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throw (someone) for a loop
1. (idiomatic) To confuse or disorient; to throw off; to mix up.
? The detour threw me for a loop and I arrived late for work.
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throw (someone) for a loop
1. (idiomatic) To confuse or disorient; to throw off; to mix up.
? The detour threw me for a loop and I arrived late for work.
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Throw good money after bad
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throw good money after bad
1. (idiomatic) To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.
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throw good money after bad
1. (idiomatic) To waste money in a fruitless attempt to recoup losses previously incurred.
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Throw good moneyafter bad
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Someone who spends additional money on something that was already considered a bad investment is said to throw good money after bad.
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Buying a second-hand computer and then spending money to have it repaired is throwing good money after bad!
Someone who spends additional money on something that was already considered a bad investment is said to throw good money after bad.
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Buying a second-hand computer and then spending money to have it repaired is throwing good money after bad!
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Throw in
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throw in (uncountable)
1. Alternative form of throw-in.
throw in
1. (idiomatic) To add something extra free of charge.
? If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels.
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throw in (uncountable)
1. Alternative form of throw-in.
throw in
1. (idiomatic) To add something extra free of charge.
? If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels.
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Throw in at the deep end
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throw in at the deep end
1. (idiomatic) to introduce a person to a new situation without adequately preparing him or her.
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throw in at the deep end
1. (idiomatic) to introduce a person to a new situation without adequately preparing him or her.
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Throw in the towel
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If you throw in the towel, you admit that you cannot succeed.
throw in the towel
1. (idiomatic) To quit; to give up.
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After unsuccessfully competing in several championships, she decided to throw in the towel and go back to college.
If you throw in the towel, you admit that you cannot succeed.
throw in the towel
1. (idiomatic) To quit; to give up.
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After unsuccessfully competing in several championships, she decided to throw in the towel and go back to college.
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Throw in with
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throw in with
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To commit to something with; to partner with.
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throw in with
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To commit to something with; to partner with.
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Throw it over the wall
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If someone throws something over the wall, they deal with part of a problem or project, then pass the responsibility to another person or department without any communication or coordination.
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You can't just manufacture a product then throw it over the wall to the sales department!
If someone throws something over the wall, they deal with part of a problem or project, then pass the responsibility to another person or department without any communication or coordination.
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You can't just manufacture a product then throw it over the wall to the sales department!
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Throw money at
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If you throw money at something, you try to solve a problem by spending money on it, without using any other methods.
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The refugee problem cannot be solved just by throwing money at it.
If you throw money at something, you try to solve a problem by spending money on it, without using any other methods.
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The refugee problem cannot be solved just by throwing money at it.
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Throw money at
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If you throw money at something, you try to solve a problem by spending money on it, without using any other methods.
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The refugee problem cannot be solved just by throwing money at it!
If you throw money at something, you try to solve a problem by spending money on it, without using any other methods.
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The refugee problem cannot be solved just by throwing money at it!
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Throw money away
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throw money away
1. (idiomatic) To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.
? The young boy liked to throw money away at the video arcade and candy store.
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throw money away
1. (idiomatic) To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.
? The young boy liked to throw money away at the video arcade and candy store.
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Throw off
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throw off
1. (idiomatic) To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.
? I never saw her without glasses before, so it threw me off when she got contact lenses.
2. (idiomatic) To introduce errors or inaccuracies; to skew.
? The dirt in the apparatus threw off the results.
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throw off
1. (idiomatic) To confuse; especially, to lose a pursuer.
? I never saw her without glasses before, so it threw me off when she got contact lenses.
2. (idiomatic) To introduce errors or inaccuracies; to skew.
? The dirt in the apparatus threw off the results.
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Throw off balance
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throw off balance
1. (idiomatic) To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
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throw off balance
1. (idiomatic) To unsettle, to catch by surprise.
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Throw off the trail
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throw off the trail
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To misguide.
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throw off the trail
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To misguide.
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Throw one's cap over the windmill
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throw one's cap over the windmill
1. (idiomatic) To act in a crazed manner.
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throw one's cap over the windmill
1. (idiomatic) To act in a crazed manner.
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Throw one's hat in the ring
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throw one's hat in the ring
1. (idiomatic) To announce one's candidacy in a contest
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throw one's hat in the ring
1. (idiomatic) To announce one's candidacy in a contest
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