throw down

θroʊ daʊn

threw down, thrown down

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Definition of throw down - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

action

tr.

drop something forcefully from one's hands

tr.

He decided to throw down the heavy bag.

drop

let go

release

conflict

intr.

engage in a fight or confrontation

intr.

They were ready to throw down after the argument.

battle

brawl

fight

performance

tr.

perform something admirably or forcefully

tr.

The band threw down an amazing performance.

collaboration

tr./intr.

Rare

contribute to a group effort

tr./intr.

Rare

Everyone needs to throw down for the party expenses.

contribute

participate

drinking

tr./intr.

Rare

drink a large amount quickly

tr./intr.

Rare

He can throw down a pint in seconds.

chug

guzzle

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Expressions with throw down

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throw down one's tools

stop working as a form of protest

The workers decided to throw down their tools.

throw down the gauntlet

challenge someone openly or invite them to compete

He decided to throw down the gauntlet and challenge his rival.

Expressions with throw

throw out

discard or get rid of something unwanted

She decided to throw out the old clothes.

throw about

scatter objects in different directions

The children throw about their toys every afternoon.

throw off

remove or discard something

She threw off her wet coat.

throw a party

organize and host a social gathering

They decided to throw a party for her birthday..

throw a softball

toss a softball underhand

She can throw a softball accurately to the catcher.

throw it all away

discard something completely without care

He decided to throw it all away and start fresh.

Terms with throw down included in their meaning

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prostrate

behavior

throw oneself down in submission

flap down

action

throw something down with force

birl

money

throw down a coin as a contribution

underthrow

action

to throw down or overturn

Examples of throw down in a sentence

In frustration, he decided to throw down his tools.
He was ready to throw down if provoked.
The rivals decided to throw down in the parking lot.
She threw down a stunning solo at the concert.
The comedian threw down jokes that had everyone laughing.
Let's all throw down ideas for the new project.

The team will throw down their skills for the charity event.
She can throw down shots like a pro.
After the race, he threw down a bottle of water.

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French:jeter, en découdre, ...
German:hinunterwerfen, sich prügeln, ...
Italian:gettare, affrontarsi, ...
Spanish:tirar, pelear, ...
Portuguese:atirar ao chão, lutar, ...
Chinese:扔下, 打架, ...
Japanese:投げ下ろす, 戦う, ...
Arabic:طَرَحَ, اشْتَبَكَ, ...
Hebrew:לְהַשְׁלִיךְ, לְהִתְעַמֵּת, ...
Russian:бросать, вступать в драку, ...
Ukrainian:кинути, вступити в бійку, ...
Hindi:पटक देना, लड़ाई करना, ...
Bengali:জোরে ফেলে দেওয়া, সংঘর্ষে জড়ানো, ...
Catalan:deixar caure, barallar-se, ...
Czech:odhodit, pustit se do sebe, ...
Danish:smide, slås, ...
Dutch:neergooien, vechten, ...
Greek:πετώ, έρχομαι σε σύγκρουση, ...
Hungarian:ledobni, balhézni, ...
Khmer:បោះចុះ, វាយតប់គ្នា, ...
Korean:내려놓다, 싸우다, ...
Persian:پرت کردن, درگیر شد, ...
Polish:rzucić, walczyć, ...
Portuguese (BR):atirar no chão, lutar, ...
Romanian:a arunca, a se lua la bătaie, ...
Swedish:kasta ner, slåss, ...
Thai:ฟาดลง, ทะเลาะ, ...
Turkish:yere atmak, kavga etmek, ...
Vietnamese:quăng xuống, đánh nhau, ...

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