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idiom
throw a party
eine Feier organisieren und Gastgeber sein
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
idiom
throw a tantrum
einen Wutausbruch oder Frustration haben, oft auf kindliche Weise
Meaning
to have an outburst of anger or frustration, often in a childish manner
Example
The child **threw a tantrum** when she didn’t get the toy she wanted.
idiom
throw a wrench in the works
ein Problem verursachen, das den Fortschritt stoppt
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
idiom
throw a wrench into the works
etwas stören oder komplizieren
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
phrasal-verb
throw about
Dinge auf eine unordentliche Weise bewegen oder verteilen
Meaning
to move or scatter things in a disorderly way
Example
The kids **threw about** their toys all over the room.
phrasal-verb
throw around
etwas achtlos verwenden; beiläufig diskutieren
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
phrasal-verb
throw at
etwas mit Kraft auf jemanden oder etwas werfen
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
phrasal-verb
throw away
etwas wegwerfen, das nicht mehr nützlich ist
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
phrasal-verb
throw back
etwas zurückgeben; jemanden an die Vergangenheit erinnern
Meaning
to return something; to remind someone of the past
Example
The smell of the ocean **threw him back** to his childhood memories.
idiom
throw caution to the wind
etwas Riskantes tun, ohne sich Sorgen zu machen
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
phrasal-verb
throw down
etwas gewaltsam fallen lassen; jemanden herausfordern
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
idiom
Throw down the gauntlet
jemanden herausfordern, zu kämpfen oder zu konkurrieren.
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
idiom
throw good money after bad
weiter Geld für etwas verschwenden, das bereits gescheitert ist
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
phrasal-verb
throw in
etwas kostenlos hinzufügen; beiläufig einbeziehen
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
idiom
throw in the towel
aufgeben oder aufhören
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
idiom
throw money around
Geld leichtsinnig oder verschwenderisch ausgeben
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
idiom
throw money at
große Geldbeträge auf eine hastige oder unüberlegte Weise ausgeben
Meaning
to spend large amounts of money in a hasty or unwise way
Example
The company tried to **throw money at** the problem instead of addressing the root cause.
idiom
Throw money at something
Versuchen, ein Problem zu lösen, indem man viel Geld ausgibt, anstatt eine bessere Lösung zu finden.
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of using a better solution.
Example
The government keeps **throwing money at** the education problem instead of reforming it.
idiom
Throw money at the problem
Versuchen, ein Problem zu lösen, indem man viel Geld ausgibt, anstatt die wahre Lösung zu finden.
Meaning
To try to solve a problem by spending a lot of money instead of finding the real solution.
Example
You can’t just **throw money at the problem**; we need a proper plan.
idiom
throw money down the drain
Geld für etwas Nutzloses verschwenden
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
phrasal-verb
throw off
etwas loswerden; sich von Kontrolle oder Krankheit befreien
Meaning
to get rid of something; to free oneself from control or illness
Example
It took him weeks to **throw off** the flu.
phrasal-verb
throw on
Kleidung schnell und sorglos anziehen
Meaning
to put on clothes quickly and carelessly
Example
She just **threw on** a sweater and ran out the door.
idiom
throw one's hat in the ring
seine Absicht ankündigen, für eine Position oder ein Amt zu kandidieren
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete for a position or office
Example
Several candidates have **thrown their hats in the ring** for the presidency.
idiom
throw one’s hat into the ring
seine Absicht ankündigen, an einem Wettbewerb teilzunehmen oder teilzunehmen, insbesondere in der Politik
Meaning
to announce one’s intention to compete or take part, especially in politics
Example
He finally **threw his hat into the ring** for the mayoral election.