throw together

verb

1. to assemble hurriedly

2. to cause to become casually acquainted

Idioms and Phrases

Assemble hurriedly, as in I just threw together some salad and took it along . [Early 1700s]

Cause to associate, as in Their parents were always throwing the young couple together hoping they would like each other . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

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.

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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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Don’t just throw together something passable to "get through dinner."

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