idioms using “ throw”

Throw up one’s hands

To quit in exasperation

“After working 24 hours straight, he threw up his hands and walked out of the laboratory.”

Throw caution to the wind

To take a risk

“Throwing caution to the wind, she skied down the steepest slope on the mountain.”

Throw the book at someone

To punish severely

“The new judge wanted to show he was tough so he threw the book at the defendant.”

Throw money at

Spend large amounts of money in an attempt to solve a problem quickly

“The company was wise to analyze the problem before just throwing money at it.”

Throw in the towel

To quit

“Unable to hit the high notes any longer, the famous soprano threw in the towel.”