throw oneself into
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To engage heartily in; to get fully involved in.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
By June, Nathaniel was asked by the administration to coordinate prisoners' response to AIDS, a task he initially did not welcome. Nevertheless, he threw himself into it, and began by asking BWMT/Boston for educational brochures.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “throw oneself into” mean?
To engage heartily in; to get fully involved in.
Is “throw oneself into” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.