I threw the whole matter up to her, but she had nothing to say about it.
•I can't figure out what to do. I will just throw the whole business up to the boss.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
throw something back in someone's face — throw something back in someone’s face informal phrase to behave badly towards someone who has been good to you He threw all her kindness back in her face. Thesaurus: to treat someone unfairlysynonym Main entry: throw * * * … Useful english dictionary
throw (something) back in (someone's) face — to refuse to accept someone s advice or help in an angry or unpleasant way. Each time I make a suggestion she just throws it back in my face and says I don t understand … New idioms dictionary
throw something back in someone's face — informal to behave badly towards someone who has been good to you He threw all her kindness back in her face … English dictionary
throw your weight behind someone — throw your weight behind (someone/something) to use your influence to support someone or something. A number of top performers have thrown their weight behind a live concert to fight hunger around the world … New idioms dictionary
throw your weight behind someone — throw your weight behind someone/something/ phrase to use your power to support a plan or a project The minister has thrown his weight behind the campaign. Thesaurus: to support an idea, plan or personsynonym Main entry: throw … Useful english dictionary
throw your weight behind someone — throw your weight behind (something/someone) to use your power and influence to support something or someone. If we could persuade the chairman to throw his weight behind the plan, it would have a much better chance of success … New idioms dictionary
throw something in one's face — or[throw something in one s teeth] {v. phr.} To blame a person for (something wrong); not allow someone to forget (a mistake or failure). Often used with back . * /Bob came home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps throwing it back in… … Dictionary of American idioms
throw something in one's face — or[throw something in one s teeth] {v. phr.} To blame a person for (something wrong); not allow someone to forget (a mistake or failure). Often used with back . * /Bob came home late for dinner last week, and his mother keeps throwing it back in… … Dictionary of American idioms
throw something on the scrap heap — throw (someone/something) on the scrap heap informal to get rid of someone or something that is not wanted or needed any more. Many people over forty who can t find a job feel they ve been thrown on the scrap heap. (usually passive) … New idioms dictionary
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
throw — I UK [θrəʊ] / US [θroʊ] verb Word forms throw : present tense I/you/we/they throw he/she/it throws present participle throwing past tense threw UK [θruː] / US [θru] past participle thrown UK [θrəʊn] / US [θroʊn] *** 1) [intransitive/transitive]… … English dictionary
