toss

toss (something)

1. To dispose of something as trash. Let's toss these leftovers—they've been in here for days. Mom, I can't believe you tossed my painting from art class!
2. To search something or some place, especially in a rough, haphazard, or disorderly manner. The cops came by and tossed our office in their search for incriminating evidence. The guards regularly toss prisoners' cells in order to find contraband items.
See also: toss
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

toss

1. in. to empty one’s stomach; to vomit. I was afraid I was going to toss.
2. tv. to throw something away. I’ll toss this one. It’s all scratched.
3. tv. to search someone. (Underworld.) The cops tossed him and found nothing.
4. tv. to drink some liquor; to take a drink of liquor. Toss that drink, and let’s get out of here!
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • (not) care a toss
  • (not) give a toss
  • a coin toss
  • a toss-up
  • argue the toss
  • be a toss-up
  • beat off
  • go for a toss
  • it's a toss-up
  • not give a toss
  • on a/the toss of a/the coin
  • throw away
  • throw in the towel
  • throw one's hat in the ring
  • toss
  • toss (one) out on (one's) ear
  • toss (one's) cookies
  • toss (one's) hat in(to) the ring
  • toss (one's) lunch
  • toss (one's) name around
  • toss (one's) name in the hat
  • toss (one's) tacos
  • toss (someone) a bone
  • toss (something)
  • toss (something) back and forth
  • toss a bone to (someone)
  • toss a coin
  • toss a salad
  • toss about
  • toss and turn
  • toss and turn, to
  • toss around
  • toss around (one's) name
  • toss aside
  • toss at
  • toss at (someone or something)
  • toss away
  • toss back
  • toss back and forth
  • toss cookies
  • toss down
  • toss for
  • toss for (something)
  • toss hat into the ring
  • toss in the sponge
  • toss in the towel
  • toss into
  • toss into (something)
  • Toss it!
  • toss off
  • toss one’s cookies
  • toss one’s lunch
  • toss one’s tacos
  • toss one's cookies
  • toss out
  • toss out of
  • toss out of (something or some place)
  • toss salad
  • toss something off
  • toss together
  • toss up
  • toss your cookies
  • toss-up
References in periodicals archive
"In a tournament like this, although you want to win the toss, I don't think it matters too much in terms of the outcome," Carey said.
CWC'19: Alex Carey wants Australia to win toss against Bangladesh
The merit of the toss has been debated as a need to reduce home advantage that often results in host nations rolling out pitches doctored to favour their players in what tends to end up as one-sided encounters.
Du Plessis 'big fan' of scrapping toss in tests
'There is no harm if the ICC tries to go with the new system of abolishing the toss. Ultimately, the move may force the home team to prepare pitches of good standard instead of focusing on preparing tracks that [completely] suit them,' Miandad said while talking to Dawn on Saturday.
Miandad backs abolishing toss from cricket, Salim differs
Briefing notes for an ICC committee meeting at the end of this month indicate time may be up for the toss in the majority of Tests to help address concerns about exaggerated home advantage.
Now the toss may be abandoned in next Ashes series
Ray John Saniel, whose votes were tied at 252 with Kian Gomez, was proclaimed winner after the coin toss at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) office at around 9 a.m.
Coin toss decides Naga SK poll winner
'I certainly did not meet my girlfriend by catching her tossed mandarin orange.
Tossing mandarin oranges: From ancient custom to 'fun' activity
The TOSS is excellence, we don't need to sort the garbage.
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Add lemon zest and juice and toss. Put in a serving bowl and top with some breadcrumbs.
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With a posting on his website, Levitt invited individuals who couldn't make up their minds about matters both major (like divorce) and minor (such as changing hair color) to avail themselves of a randomized coin toss. "Heads" would signify a recommendation for change.
To change, or not to change? Just flip a coin
Pour the butter mixture over the popcorn and toss to distribute evenly.
cook with the kids
Toss chicken with 1 tbsp of oil, season and arrange on a baking tray.
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Pakistan coach Waqar Younis and his counterpart Mike Hesson harped on the importance of winning the toss, especially after New Zealand put up a sterling performance in the Dubai Test after winning the toss.
Toss the talking point as Pakistan and New Zealand net in Sharjah
Dubai: Rival captains Brendon McCullum and Misbah-ul Haq agreed on Sunday that winning the toss would be important to the outcome of the second Test between Pakistan and New Zealand starting here on Monday.
Cricket: Toss is crucial for Misbah and McCullum during second Test
STUART Broad toasted a "fantastic toss to lose" after he authored India's demise on day one of the fourth Investec Test.
Toss proves crucial as England take charge
Colorado Springs, CO, January 11, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Cool Science announced today that it will be hosting the 2014 Mini Fruitcake Toss in Manitou Springs on Saturday, January 11, 2014.
Cool Science to Host Mini Fruitcake Toss at Manitou Art Center