throw in
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verb (tr, adverb)
to add (something extra) at no additional cost
to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
throw in one's hand
- (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
- to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
- (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
- to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
noun throw-in
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
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throw in
Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere. [c. 1700]
Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding. [Second half of 1600s]
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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