Expression Cards: phrasal-verb
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phrasal-verb
throw down
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
phrasal-verb
throw in
Meaning
to add something extra for free; to include casually
Example
The seller **threw in** a free cover with the phone.
phrasal-verb
throw off
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
Meaning
to put on clothes quickly and carelessly
Example
She just **threw on** a sweater and ran out the door.
phrasal-verb
throw oneself into
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm or energy
Example
After the breakup, she **threw herself into** her work.
phrasal-verb
throw out
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
Meaning
to end a relationship with someone; to abandon
Example
She **threw him over** for another guy.
phrasal-verb
throw to
Meaning
to pass something to someone by throwing; to hand over responsibility
Example
The host **threw to** the reporter at the scene.
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throw together
Meaning
to assemble or prepare something quickly and without care
Example
They **threw together** a quick dinner before the guests arrived.
phrasal-verb
throw up
Meaning
to vomit
Example
The spoiled food made him **throw up**.
phrasal-verb
throw up one's hands
Meaning
to give up in despair or frustration
Example
The manager **threw up his hands** when the plan failed.
phrasal-verb
throw yourself into
Meaning
to do something with great enthusiasm and energy
Example
He **threw himself into** the new training program.
phrasal-verb
tick off
Meaning
to mark completed items on a list
Example
I **ticked off** each task as I finished to track the progress before the deadline.
phrasal-verb
tidy up
Meaning
to clean and organize a space
Example
I need to **tidy up** the kitchen before going to bed.
phrasal-verb
tidy up after
Meaning
to clean and organize a space after someone else has used it
Example
After dinner I always **tidy up after** the kids before sitting down.
phrasal-verb
tie innovation to strategy
Meaning
to connect innovation plans with business strategy
Example
The manager wants to **tie innovation to strategy** for better results.
phrasal-verb
tie into
Meaning
to connect or link closely with something
Example
This project **ties into** our long-term digital strategy.
phrasal-verb
tie nations together through
Meaning
to link countries through shared economic activities
Example
Free trade agreements **tie nations together through** common benefits.
phrasal-verb
tie to
Meaning
to connect closely with something
Example
Many local festivals are **tied to** historical events.
phrasal-verb
tie together
Meaning
to connect or combine different ideas or organizations into a single effort
Example
Their vision helps to **tie together** efforts from multiple NGOs.
phrasal-verb
tie up
Meaning
to complete final details of an arrangement
Example
We just need to **tie up** a few loose ends before the event.
phrasal-verb
tie up in
Meaning
to have money invested in something and not easily available
Example
Most of their capital is **tied up in** real estate.
phrasal-verb
tie up with
Meaning
to form a partnership or collaboration
Example
The fintech company will **tie up with** a global payment network.
phrasal-verb
tighten up
Meaning
to make rules or policies stricter
Example
The government decided to **tighten up** regulations on foreign investments.