throw together
Britishverb
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to assemble hurriedly
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to cause to become casually acquainted
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Assemble hurriedly, as in I just threw together some salad and took it along . [Early 1700s]
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Cause to associate, as in Their parents were always throwing the young couple together hoping they would like each other . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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No one ever went wrong throwing together a piano, some upbeat songs and a bunch of kids wondering whether the show really must go on.
The popularity surprised Netflix, which had to scramble to throw together even a minimal selection of consumer products, including Halloween costumes, in just a few months.
It’s super easy to throw together and can be pretty customizable.
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Proof of that is in the presence of Meghan’s beloved beagle Guy, still loafing in the corner as our host roasts chicken and throws together caramelized onion tarts.
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You’ll feel wildly prepared the next time you throw together dinner — and as a bonus, you won’t have to hover over a hot stove in the middle of July to get there.
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