Tie up (someone) tie (someone) up
To take all of someone's time.The meeting tied up the manager so she was unable to answer the phone.
Throw in the towel
To quit, to surrender, to give up.The boxer threw in the towel about halfway through the match.
Throw away a chance
To fail to make use of a chance or opportunity.My cousin threw away a chance to get a good education when he quit school to work.
Throw a party (for someone) throw (someone) a party
To give or hold a party for someone.We plan to throw a party for our boss next week.
Throw a monkey wrench into the works
To cause something that is going smoothly to stop going smoothly.My friend threw a monkey wrench into our plans to go to the lake for the summer.
Throw a fit
To become very angry.The boy's mother threw a fit when she heard about his problems at school.
Through thick and thin
Through all difficulties and troubles, through good times and bad times.The woman's husband is always ready to help her and supports her through... Read more →
Through the mill
To experience a difficult situation.The man has been through the mill recently with his divorce and loss of job.
Think over (something) think (something) over
To consider something carefully.I carefully thought over my plans before talking to my supervisor.
Think outside the box
To think freely not using old ideas or rules or practices.The consultant told us to think outside the box if we wanted to rebuild our company.