throw down
Britishverb
noun
Example Sentences
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He could throw down a dunk, hit a 3-pointer, snare a crucial rebound and bottle up the other team’s best scorer, all in the same game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In the modern game, which has become overrun by monstrously tall super-athletes who can swish 3-pointers as easily as they throw down dunks, every franchise is searching far and wide for the next big thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 16, 2025
They throw down a moral gauntlet to viewers, who must put themselves in his shoes.
From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2024
Jakub Kiwior's long throw down the line then found an unmarked Havertz, who ghosted in behind the defence and drilled past home goalkeeper James Trafford to complete a comprehensive win for the Gunners.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
I wanted to throw down the rest of the resin, but I didn’t dare.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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