toss at

toss at (someone or something)

1. To throw someone or something lightly in the direction of someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I asked for some money to buy lunch, and he just tossed a couple dollars at me. She tossed a pebble at his window to get his attention. The guard tossed the prisoner at the warden's feet.

2. To attempt to deal with some issue or situation by expending or utilizing a large amount of some resource, especially in a reckless, excessive, or wasteful manner. A noun or pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." The government thought they could just toss money at the healthcare problem to fix it, but any real solution will require a complete restructuring of the current system. After widespread outcry, the company began tossing workers at their customer support division to regain the public's favor.

3. To begin dealing with or working on some difficult or onerous task or undertaking with great energy, enthusiasm, or determination. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I tossed myself at the tricky math equation, determined not to let it stump me. We'll have to toss ourselves at this issue with everything we've got if we want the company to survive.

4. To attack someone with great energy, enthusiasm, and determination, especially when that person or group of people is particularly large, intimidating, powerful, or dangerous. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." We tossed ourselves at the group of rioters in an attempt to break them up. The mythical hero drew his sword and tossed himself at the giant who had been terrorizing the region.

5. To vie for someone's attention or affection, especially in a romantic or sexual capacity. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I practically tossed myself at Jake during the party, but he was too dense to pick up on my signals. Groupies tossed themselves at the rock stars wherever they went.

toss something at someone or something

to throw something at someone or something. Jimmy tossed an apple at Sarah to see what she would do. John tossed a stone at the wall.

词组	toss at
释义	toss at toss at (someone or something) 1. To throw someone or something lightly in the direction of someone or something else. A noun or pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I asked for some money to buy lunch, and he just tossed a couple dollars at me. She tossed a pebble at his window to get his attention. The guard tossed the prisoner at the warden's feet. 2. To attempt to deal with some issue or situation by expending or utilizing a large amount of some resource, especially in a reckless, excessive, or wasteful manner. A noun or pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." The government thought they could just toss money at the healthcare problem to fix it, but any real solution will require a complete restructuring of the current system. After widespread outcry, the company began tossing workers at their customer support division to regain the public's favor. 3. To begin dealing with or working on some difficult or onerous task or undertaking with great energy, enthusiasm, or determination. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I tossed myself at the tricky math equation, determined not to let it stump me. We'll have to toss ourselves at this issue with everything we've got if we want the company to survive. 4. To attack someone with great energy, enthusiasm, and determination, especially when that person or group of people is particularly large, intimidating, powerful, or dangerous. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." We tossed ourselves at the group of rioters in an attempt to break them up. The mythical hero drew his sword and tossed himself at the giant who had been terrorizing the region. 5. To vie for someone's attention or affection, especially in a romantic or sexual capacity. In this usage, a reflexive pronoun is used between "toss" and "at." I practically tossed myself at Jake during the party, but he was too dense to pick up on my signals. Groupies tossed themselves at the rock stars wherever they went. See also: toss Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. toss something at someone or something to throw something at someone or something. Jimmy tossed an apple at Sarah to see what she would do. John tossed a stone at the wall. See also: toss McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: bear off from (someone or something) be/have done with somebody/something be in line with (someone or something) better of (someone or something) promises well begin with begin with (someone or something) bird has flown, the beware of beware of (someone or something) References in periodicals archive Speaking exclusively, he said, "the toss at least should not be scrapped from the Test matches. Toss will remain in the Laws, insists MCC 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 "In brief, if you toss a pizza dough one toss at a time - that is, if you toss then catch - your hands should move in a helical fashion, like they are moving along a spiral, a curved line laid along a cylinder," Associate Professor Friend said. Pizza tossing art inspires next-gen micro motors But when Vaughan goes out for the toss at 8am tomorrow, the Daily Mirror would like to wish him happy landings. Cricket: WE END THEIR FLIPPING HELL Karachi -- When the two captains go out for toss at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground The Village Malahide, Dublin on Friday, the Ireland captain William Porterfield will toss the Euro coin to invite Pakistan skipper to call (for deciding batting or fielding). Euro coin will mark Ireland's Test debut at the toss THE toss at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium in Gwalior early tomorrow could decide whether India claim a one-day series victory over Pakistan with one to play. Cricket: Malik needs to call correctly; Sky Sports 1, 9am tomorrow
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