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
  1. (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
  2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
  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

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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Words nearby throw in

throw dust in someone's eyes, throwed, thrower, throw for a loop, throw good money after bad, throw in, throwing stick, throw in one's hand, throw in one's lot with, throw in someone's face, throw in the sponge
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Words related to throw in

insert, interject, add, infuse, implant, instill, import, ship, include, send, sell, accord, grant, provide, deliver, hand over, award, hand out, turn over, allow

Idioms and Phrases with throw in

throw in
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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