throw something on someone or something

throw something on someone or something
throw something on someone or something
to toss or sling something over or onto someone or something. (

Upon

is formal and less commonly used than

on

.) •

Mommy, Jimmy threw some mud on me!

Throw a cloth on the sofa to protect it from paint spatters.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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  • throw up against someone — throw up (something) against someone To reproach someone with (something) • • • Main Entry: ↑throw …   Useful english dictionary

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  • throw — throw1 [ θrou ] (past tense threw [ θru ] ; past participle thrown [ θroun ] ) verb *** ▸ 1 send object through air ▸ 2 put quickly & carelessly ▸ 3 move (someone/something) suddenly ▸ 4 be forced to go to place ▸ 5 look etc. in direction ▸ 6… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

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