fling at

fling (oneself) at (someone)

To eagerly pursue someone that one is romantically interested in. Naturally, Sean became more interested in me as soon as I stopped flinging myself at him.
See also: fling
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fling something at someone or something

to throw something roughly or carelessly at someone or something. Don't fling that towel at me! Don't just fling that paper at the wastebasket, hoping it will get there!
See also: fling
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • fling (oneself) at (someone)
  • fling (oneself) at (someone's) head
  • fling oneself at someone
  • throw (oneself) at (someone's) head
  • talking
  • be into
  • be into (someone or something)
  • be into something
  • a fan of (someone or something)
  • down with the swirl
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