English · Phrasal verb Attested

throw oneself at

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get the romantic attention of (a person).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cố gắng tuyệt vọng để thu hút sự chú ý lãng mạn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “throw oneself at” mean?

To make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get the romantic attention of (a person).

Is “throw oneself at” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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