Throw in one`s lot with (someone or something)
To take part in something, to join someone or something.We decided to throw in our lot with the workers who were on strike.
Throw good money after bad
To waste additional money after already wasting money on the same thing.We were throwing good money after bad when we continued to repair our... Read more →
Throw down the gauntlet
To challenge someone to a fight or to do something.The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party and told them to stop... Read more →
Throw cold water on
(Throw or Pour) To discourage or forbid something. My boss threw cold water on my plan to go to New York City on a business trip.
Throw caution to the wind
To become very careless.I will throw caution to the wind and tell my boss about my complaints about the company.
Throw away (something) throw (something) away
To discard something, to dispose of something.I plan to throw away my old jacket tomorrow.
Thrill (someone) to pieces
To please or excite someone very much.The music that they played at the wedding thrilled me to pieces.
Thrill (someone) to death
To please or excite someone very much.I was thrilled to death when they chose me for an important part in the play.
Three sheets to the wind
To be unsteady from drinking too much alcohol, to be drunk.I saw my neighbor walking down the street last night. He seemed to have three sheets... Read more →
Thread (one’s way) through (something)
To make a path for oneself through a crowded area.The shopping mall was crowded but we were able to thread our way through the crowd of people.