throw in

British  

verb

1. to add (something extra) at no additional cost

2. to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion

3. 1. (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down

   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture

4. 1. (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second

   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture

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noun

1. soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground

throw in Idioms  

1. Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere . [c. 1700]

2. Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding . [Second half of 1600s]

3. throw in with . Enter into association with, as in His friends warned him against throwing in with the notorious street gang . [Second half of 1800s] Also see cast one's lot and the subsequent idioms beginning with throw in .

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Example Sentences

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throw in

If I felt like putting in a bit of effort, I’d throw in a fried egg, edamame and a few dashes of hot sauce.

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026

Jody might throw in a maxim long framed on her bathroom wall: “Quityerbellyachin.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

"We need to be ready for a fight, not throw in the towel."

From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026

South Korea largely defended the long throw in a zonal manner.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026

“Chop, chop, chopping for hours through the ice! Just so they can throw in the coffin! The emperor will do anything to get her to marry him.”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

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