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Dictionary
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Def: 1. to send something through the air by moving your arm
Example: He threw his mobile phone across to me.
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Def: 2. to cause something or somebody to move or act quickly
Example: The first thing he did was to throw open the windows to let the smoke out.
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| Usage note |
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| Collocations |
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throwaway
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to throw a fit/tantrum
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to throw something off (especially clothes)
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to throw somebody out
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to throw something up (eg job)
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to throw a spanner in the works
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to throw a glance/look
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throwback
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| dic_connotations |
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