Throw (someone’s) name around
To impress people by saying that you know a famous or important person.The salesman often throws the names of important people around.
Throw (someone) off (someone’s) trail
To cause someone to lose the trail (when following someone or something).The criminals were able to throw the police off their trail and they... Read more →
Throw (someone) for a loss
To cause someone to be uncertain or confused.The man's question threw me for a loss and I could not reply.
Throw (someone) for a loop
To confuse or shock someone.The complaints from my colleague at work threw me for a loop.
Throw oneself at (someone’s) feet
To behave in a very humble manner.The man threw himself at his friend's feet and asked for forgiveness for the problems that he had caused.
Throw oneself at (someone)
To give oneself willingly to someone for romance.The woman in the movie threw herself at the hero of the story.
Throw one`s weight around
To use one`s influence in an aggressive way.Our boss has been throwing his weight around ever since he got his promotion.
Throw one’s voice
To project one's voice so that it seems to be coming from some other place.The man learned how to throw his voice when he was a teenager.
Throw one’s hat into the ring
To announce that you are running for an elected office, to enter a contest or agree to a challenge.The mayor threw his hat into the ring and... Read more →
Throw one’s hands up in horror
To be shocked, to raise one's hands in horror.The woman threw her hands up in horror when she saw the accident.