Expression Cards
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idiom
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.
idiom
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.
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.
idiom
throw shade
Meaning
to subtly insult or criticize someone
Example
She was **throwing shade** at her ex during the conversation.
idiom
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.
idiom
throw the book at someone
Meaning
to punish someone severely
Example
The judge decided to **throw the book at** the criminal.
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.
phrasal-verb
throw together
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
Meaning
to blame someone else to save yourself.
Example
He **threw his colleague under the bus** to avoid punishment.
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.
idiom
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.
idiom
throw your weight around
Meaning
to use one’s power or influence aggressively
Example
He likes to **throw his weight around** in meetings.
idiom
throw your weight behind
Meaning
to support someone or something strongly
Example
The manager **threw his weight behind** the new proposal.
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.
idiom
tickled pink
Meaning
very pleased or delighted
Example
She was **tickled pink** by the surprise gift.
idiom
tide over
Meaning
to help someone through a difficult period
Example
A short-term loan will **tide us over** until the invoices are paid.
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.
idiom
tie in with
Meaning
to connect or coordinate with something else
Example
The workshop topics **tie in with** our current curriculum.
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.