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throw one's toys out of the pram
React angrily or childishly.
throw one's voice
To make a sound seem to come from elsewhere.
throw one's weight around
to use power to influence others
throw one's weight behind
to give support or influence to something.
throw out
Discard or get rid of something.
throw overboard
to discard or abandon something.
throw shapes
Dance or move in a flashy way.
throw someone a rope
to offer help
throw spaghetti at the wall
try various ideas to see what works.
throw stones
To attack or criticize harshly.
throw stones in a glass house
Criticize others while being vulnerable yourself.
throw the baby out with the bathwater
To discard something valuable while getting rid of waste.
throw the book at
Punish someone to the fullest extent.
throw the bull
To engage in casual, pointless conversation.
throw the bull around
To chat casually or waste time.
throw things at the wall and see what sticks
Try various ideas to see what works.
throw to the dogs
Abandon something to harsh circumstances.
throw to the wind
to disregard something completely.
throw to the wolves
To abandon someone to danger or trouble.
throw up one's hands
To give up or show exasperation.
throw up the sponge
To give up or admit defeat.
throw wobblies
to become very upset or angry
throwaway
Intended to be discarded after use.
throwback
reversion to earlier type or style