throw oneself at
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To make an embarrassingly desperate attempt to get the romantic attention of (a person).
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.