Expression Cards: idiom
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idiom
through thick and thin
Meaning
in good times and bad times
Example
She stood by me **through thick and thin**.
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throw a curveball
Meaning
to surprise someone with something unexpected
Example
The new policy really **threw us a curveball**.
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throw a party
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
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throw a tantrum
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.
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throw a wrench in the works
Meaning
to cause a problem that stops progress
Example
The last-minute design change **threw a wrench in the works**.
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throw a wrench into the works
Meaning
to disrupt or complicate something
Example
The sudden resignation of the minister threw a **wrench into the works** of the peace negotiations.
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throw caution to the wind
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
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Throw down the gauntlet
Meaning
To challenge someone to fight or compete.
Example
He **threw down the gauntlet** by questioning his opponent’s honesty.
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throw good money after bad
Meaning
to waste more money on something that has already failed
Example
Don’t **throw good money after bad** on that failing project.
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throw in the towel
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
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throw money around
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
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throw money at
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.
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Throw money at something
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.
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Throw money at the problem
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.
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throw money down the drain
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
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throw one's hat in the ring
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.
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throw one’s hat into the ring
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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.
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throw one’s weight around
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** at work to get things done.
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throw oneself at someone's mercy
Meaning
to ask for forgiveness and hope for kindness
Example
She **threw herself at the teacher’s mercy** after missing the deadline.
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throw shade
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
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throw someone under the bus
Meaning
to betray or sacrifice someone to save yourself
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid getting fired.
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throw the book at someone
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
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throw under the bus
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
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throw your hat in the ring
Meaning
to show interest in something, especially a competition or challenge
Example
I decided to **throw my hat in the ring** and apply for the leadership role.