throw something up to someone or something

throw something up to someone or something
throw something up to someone or something
to cast something upward to someone or something. •

Gary threw a hammer up to the top of the porch roof where Ted could get it.

Please throw a can of lemonade up to me.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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