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idiom
throw a party
organiser et être l'hôte d'une célébration
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
idiom
throw a tantrum
avoir une explosion de colère ou de frustration, souvent de manière enfantine
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
causer un problème qui arrête le progrès
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
perturber ou compliquer quelque chose
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
déplacer ou disperser des choses de manière désordonnée
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
utiliser quelque chose négligemment; discuter de manière décontractée
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
phrasal-verb
throw at
viser quelque chose à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose avec force
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
phrasal-verb
throw away
jeter quelque chose qui n'est plus utile
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
phrasal-verb
throw back
revenir quelque chose; rappeler à quelqu'un le passé
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
faire quelque chose de risqué sans se soucier
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
phrasal-verb
throw down
lancer quelque chose violemment; défier quelqu'un
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
idiom
Throw down the gauntlet
lancer un défi à quelqu'un pour se battre ou concourir.
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
dépenser plus d'argent pour quelque chose qui a déjà échoué
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
ajouter quelque chose de gratuit; inclure de manière décontractée
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
abandonner ou renoncer
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
idiom
throw money around
dépenser de l'argent sans réfléchir ou de manière extravagante
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
idiom
throw money at
dépenser de grandes quantités d'argent de manière précipitée ou 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
Essayer de résoudre un problème en dépensant beaucoup d’argent au lieu d’utiliser une meilleure solution.
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
Essayer de résoudre un problème en dépensant beaucoup d'argent au lieu de trouver la véritable solution.
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
gaspiller de l'argent pour quelque chose d'inutile
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
phrasal-verb
throw off
se débarrasser de quelque chose; se libérer du contrôle ou d'une maladie
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
mettre des vêtements rapidement et sans soin
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
annoncer son intention de concourir pour un poste ou un bureau
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
annoncer son intention de participer ou de concourir, surtout en politique
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.