throw a spanner in the works
To cause problems or disrupt plans
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Expressions you’ll hear in the US — distinctly American usage first, then widespread staples.
throw a sprat to catch a mackerel
Sacrifice something small to gain something more valuable.
throw a tantrum
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw a wet blanket on
To spoil or dampen someone's plans or enthusiasm
throw a wobbly
to suddenly become very angry or upset
throw a wrench in
to cause a problem or disrupt a plan
throw a wrench in the gears
to cause a disruption or problem
throw a wrench in the works
To cause a disruption or problem in a plan or process
throw an ant into a sty
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw an eye
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw aside
to reject or discard something
throw away
discard or waste something
throw away the key
imprison someone for a very long time
throw cold water on
to discourage or express disapproval of an idea
throw down
to issue or accept a challenge
throw down the gauntlet
To issue a challenge or provoke a confrontation
throw dust in someone's eyes
To deceive or confuse someone
throw in
to add something as an extra
throw in at the deep end
To put someone in a difficult situation without preparation
throw in with
to join or associate with someone
throw money away
Spend money wastefully or foolishly
throw of the dice
a chance or random event
throw off
to distract or confuse someone
throw off balance
To upset or disrupt someone's stability or equilibrium
throw off the trail
To distract or mislead someone from their goal or pursuit
throw one's cap over the windmill
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw one's hat in the ring
to announce one's candidacy or enter a competition
throw one's hat over the fence
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw one's hat over the wall
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw one's hotdog down someone's hallway
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw one's toys out of the pram
To suddenly become very angry or upset, often in a childish manner
throw one's voice
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw one's weight around
To use one's power or influence to intimidate or dominate others
throw one's weight behind
To give strong support or endorsement to something
throw out
discard or reject something
throw overboard
to get rid of something or someone unwanted
throw shapes
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw someone a rope
Help someone in a difficult situation
throw spaghetti at the wall
To try many things hoping something will work
throw stones
to criticize or speak badly of someone
throw stones in a glass house
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw the book at
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw the bull
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw the bull around
To discuss or throw around an idea
throw things at the wall and see what sticks
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
throw to the dogs
To abandon or reject someone or something
throw to the wind
To abandon or reject something without concern
throw to the wolves
To abandon or sacrifice someone to a difficult or hostile situation
throw up one's hands
To give up or show frustration
throw up the sponge
To give up or admit defeat
throw wobblies
to become unsteady or nervous
thud and blunder
to proceed clumsily and noisily
thumb a ride
Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.
thumb on the scale
To influence or manipulate a decision unfairly
thunder and lightning
a loud noise and a bright flash of electricity in the sky
thus and so
in a specific manner
thus and such
Certain things or details
tick a lot of boxes
Meets many requirements or expectations
tick all the boxes
Meets all the requirements or expectations
tick over
to continue operating or functioning at a low level
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