| at each other's throats | Two people who are at each other's throats are always fighting or arguing. The two candidates for the election are constantly at each other's throats. |
| throw a bone | If you throw someone a bone, you say something kind or reward them in some way to make them feel good. The old man can't help very much but Bill throws him a bone now and then to keep him happy. |
| throw caution to the wind | If you throw caution to the wind, you start taking risks and stop worrying about the danger involved. I decided to throw caution to the wind and invest in my best friend's new company. |
| throw dust in someone's eyes | If you throw dust in someone's eyes, you prevent them from seeing the truth by misleading them. He threw dust in the old lady's eyes by pretending to be a police officer, then stole her jewellery. |
| throw good money after bad | Someone who spends additional money on something that was already considered a bad investment is said to throw good money after bad. Buying a second-hand computer and then spending money to have it repaired is throwing good money after bad! |
| throw money at | If you throw money at something, you try to solve a problem by spending money on it, without using any other methods. The refugee problem cannot be solved just by throwing money at it! |
| throw your hat into the riing | If you throw or toss your hat in the ring, you announce that you are going to enter a competition or take up a challenge. He finally threw his hat in the ring and announced that he was going to stand for election. |
| throw it over the wall | If someone throws something over the wall, they deal with part of a problem or project, then pass the responsibility to another person or department without any communication or coordination. You can't just manufacture a product then throw it over the wall to the sales department! |
| throw pearls to pigs | This expression means that it is wasteful to offer something valuable or useful to someone who does not understand or appreciate it. She had a beautifully trained voice but the audience didn't listen - talk about throwing pearls to pigs! |
| throw something together | If you throw something together, you make or produce something quickly and without effort. Why don't you stay for dinner - I'll throw something together! |
| throw a spanner in the works | If someone or something throws a spanner (or a wrench) in the works, they do something that causes problems and prevents the success of a plan or event. The two companies were keen to sign the agreement before anything happened to throw a spanner in the works. |
| throw a tantrum | If a person, especially a child, throws a tantrum, they become angry and behave in an unreasonable way. My sister's little boy is always throwing tantrums - he's thoroughly spoilt! |
| throw in the towel | If you throw in the towel, you admit that you cannot succeed. After unsuccessfully competing in several championships, she decided to throw in the towel and go back to college. |
| throw a wobbly/wobbler | When someone, usually a capricious person, throws a wobbly, they have a fit of nerves or bad temper and lose all self-control. He's very calm - not the sort of man to throw a wobbly if he doesn't have a clean shirt! |
| rule of thumb | A rule of thumb is a general rule which is a handy way of measuring or calculating something. As a rule of thumb, use one third vinegar and three thirds oil to make a salad dressing. |
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