throw oneself into something
- throw oneself into something
throw oneself into something
1. Lit. to jump into something, such as a body of water. •
He stood on the bridge and threw himself into the river because he was unhappy with life.
2. Fig. to dress in something hurriedly. •
She threw herself into the dress.
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He just threw himself into his tux and ran on stage.
3. Fig. to enter into or join something eagerly and wholeheartedly. •
Todd always threw himself into a project from start to finish.
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She threw herself into the project and helped immensely.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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