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throw in
verb
to add (something extra) at no additional cost
to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
(in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
(in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
noun
soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground
Idioms and Phrases
Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere . [c. 1700]
Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding . [Second half of 1600s]
throw in with . Enter into association with, as in His friends warned him against throwing in with the notorious street gang . [Second half of 1800s] Also see cast one's lot and the subsequent idioms beginning with throw in .
Example Sentences
That was considerably faster than Ohtani threw in live batting practice and considerably faster than the Dodgers were expecting him to throw in this game.
But playing together for the first time, the tournament favourites looked far from comfortable from the start as Germany broke throw in the opening leg, cheered on by a vocal home crowd.
If you want to throw in a vegetable, go for it.
DecantPlanet threw in three free vials and a signed, handwritten note on the receipt, a touch that further convinces me of the thoughtfulness of scent lovers.
Minutes later, he threw in one more searingly accurate confession.
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