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idiom
throw a party
организовать и быть хозяином на празднике
Meaning
to organize and host a celebration
Example
We’re going to **throw a party** for her birthday.
idiom
throw a tantrum
иметь приступ гнева или разочарования, часто в детской манере
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
создать проблему, которая останавливает прогресс
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
нарушить или усложнить что-то
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
перемещать или разбрасывать вещи в беспорядке
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
использовать что-то небрежно; обсуждать что-то небрежно
Meaning
to use something carelessly; to discuss casually
Example
People often **throw around** big words without understanding them.
phrasal-verb
throw at
нацелить что-то на кого-то или что-то с силой
Meaning
to aim something at someone or something with force
Example
He **threw** the ball **at** his friend playfully.
phrasal-verb
throw away
выбросить что-то, что больше не полезно
Meaning
to discard something that is no longer useful
Example
Don’t **throw away** plastic bottles—recycle them instead.
phrasal-verb
throw back
вернуть что-то; напомнить кому-то о прошлом
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
сделать что-то рискованное, не беспокоясь
Meaning
to do something risky without worrying
Example
I decided to **throw caution to the wind** and try it.
phrasal-verb
throw down
бросить что-то сильно; бросить вызов кому-то
Meaning
to drop something forcefully; to challenge someone
Example
He **threw down** his gloves and walked out angrily.
idiom
Throw down the gauntlet
бросить вызов кому-то на бой или соревнование.
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
тратить больше денег на то, что уже потерпело неудачу
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
добавить что-то бесплатно; включить случайным образом
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
сдаться или прекратить попытки
Meaning
to give up or quit
Example
After many failures, he **threw in the towel**.
idiom
throw money around
тратить деньги небрежно или расточительно
Meaning
to spend money carelessly or extravagantly
Example
Some rich importers love to **throw money around** at trade fairs.
idiom
throw money at
тратить большие суммы денег поспешно или неразумно
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
Пытаться решить проблему, тратя много денег вместо того, чтобы найти лучшее решение.
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
Пытаться решить проблему, тратя много денег, вместо того чтобы найти настоящее решение.
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
тратить деньги на бесполезные вещи
Meaning
to waste money on something useless
Example
Buying that fake brand bag was like **throwing money down the drain**.
phrasal-verb
throw off
избавиться от чего-то; освободиться от контроля или болезни
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
надевать одежду быстро и небрежно
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
объявить о своем намерении конкурировать за должность или пост
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
объявить о своем намерении участвовать или участвовать, особенно в политике
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.