词组 | throw in |
释义 | Idiom throw inthrow in (something) to include something extra.If you subscribe now, the phone company throws in 90 days of free Internet access.She would throw some French fries in to keep the customers happy. Phr V throw in throws, throwing, threw, thrown throw in sth or throw sth in to add something extra when you are selling something without charging the buyer for itWe booked our trip 10 months in advance so they threw the insurance in for free. if you are having a conversation and you throw in a remark, you suddenly say it without thinking carefullyHe threw in some comment about women being awful drivers. throw sb in/into swh to force someone to go to prisonSome of the protestors were thrown in jail.The authorities had threatened to throw him into prison if he didn't cancel the demonstration. throw sb in/into sth usually passive to put someone in prison, especially before they have been judged in a court of lawbe thrown in jail/prison Anyone caught selling liquor was likely to get thrown in jail. Many of the rioters were arrested and thrown into prison. throw (something) inTo add something to a deal or offer, in addition to everything else or to what was already stated or expected. I know they're willing to throw extra vacation days in, but what I really need is a higher salary. Wow, they threw in a free gift with purchase! throw in1. To add, insert, or introduce something during the course of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "in." There were a few good ideas thrown in at the end, but otherwise the movie was a total waste of time. The teacher always tries to throw pop-culture references in to try and make his lectures more interesting, but it's just tacky. 2. To add or offer something extra as a free bonus or incentive. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "in." We're throwing in free concert tickets to our first 100 customers. I told them I wasn't going to renew my contract, so they said they'd throw a free phone upgrade in if I stayed with them. throw in1. Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere. [c. 1700] 2. Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding. [Second half of 1600s] 3. throw in with. Enter into association with, as in His friends warned him against throwing in with the notorious street gang. [Second half of 1800s] Also see cast one's lot and the subsequent idioms beginning with throw in. throw inv. 1. To insert or introduce something into the course of an activity, performance, or conversation: The lawyer threw in a few snide comments while we conversed. The team threw in a new goalie halfway through the game. Let me throw my two cents in. 2. To add some extra thing or amount with no additional charge: If you order within the next 15 minutes, we'll throw in a book bag. The car salesperson threw the snow tires in for free. 3. To engage something, such as a clutch: He threw in the clutch and drove off. Be careful not to stall when you throw it in. |
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