to try to delay something so that you have more time to prepare for it.

We can't sign the agreement yet - we'll have to play for time.

• throw in the towel
• throw into
• throw into a spin
• throw into a tizz
• throw into a tizzy
• throw into something
• throw into the pot
• throw in your hand
• throw in your lot with
• throw in your lot with someone
• throw light on
• throw light on something
• throw money around
• throw money at
• throw money at something
• throw mud at
• throw mud at someone
• throw off
• throw off balance
• throw off something
• throw off the scent
• throw on
• throw on mercy
• throw on someone's mercy
• throw on something