throw up to

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

Meaning · English

To remind someone of a blunder; to insult someone regarding a fault or failture; to throw something in someone's face.

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 up to” mean?

To remind someone of a blunder; to insult someone regarding a fault or failture; to throw something in someone's face.

Is “throw up to” formal or informal?

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