throw someone or something around

throw someone or something around
throw someone or something around
to toss or cast someone or something around. •

The belligerent fellow at the bar threatened to throw me around a little if I didn't get out of his way.

Don't throw around your empty cans.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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