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idiom
throw good money after bad
gastar más dinero en algo que ya ha fracasado
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
añadir algo extra gratis; incluir casualmente
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
rendirse o abandonar
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
idiom
throw money around
gastar dinero de manera descuidada o extravagante
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
idiom
throw money at
gastar grandes cantidades de dinero de manera apresurada o imprudente
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
Intentar resolver un problema gastando mucho dinero en lugar de usar una mejor solución.
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
Tratar de resolver un problema gastando mucho dinero en lugar de encontrar la solución real.
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
malgastar dinero en algo inútil
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
phrasal-verb
throw off
deshacerse de algo; liberarse del control o de una enfermedad
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
ponerse la ropa rápidamente y sin cuidado
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
anunciar la intención de competir por un puesto o cargo
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
anunciar la intención de competir o tomar parte, especialmente en política
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.
idiom
throw one’s weight around
usar el poder o la influencia de uno de manera agresiva
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
idiom
throw oneself at someone's mercy
pedir perdón y esperar bondad
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
phrasal-verb
throw oneself into
hacer algo con gran entusiasmo o energía
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she **threw herself into** her work.
phrasal-verb
throw out
deshacerse de algo que ya no necesitas; para descartar
Meaning
to get rid of something you no longer need; to discard
Example
We should **throw out** all the old newspapers.
phrasal-verb
throw over
terminar una relación con alguien; abandonar
Meaning
to end a relationship with someone; to abandon
Example
She **threw him over** for another guy.
idiom
throw shade
insultar o criticar a alguien de manera sutil
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
idiom
throw someone under the bus
traicionar o sacrificar a alguien para salvarte a ti mismo
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
idiom
throw the book at someone
castigar a alguien severamente
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
phrasal-verb
throw to
pasar algo a alguien lanzándolo; entregar responsabilidad
Meaning
to pass something to someone by throwing; to hand over responsibility
Example
The host **threw to** the reporter at the scene.
phrasal-verb
throw together
reunir o preparar algo rápidamente y sin cuidado
Meaning
to assemble or prepare something quickly and without care
Example
They **threw together** a quick dinner before the guests arrived.
idiom
throw under the bus
culpar a otra persona para salvarse a uno mismo.
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
phrasal-verb
throw up
vomitar
Meaning
to vomit
Example
The spoiled food made him **throw up**.