throw in
to add (something extra) at no additional cost
to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
throw in one's hand
(in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
(in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground
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How to use throw in in a sentence
Weir lifted a high fly to left field, and when the ball dropped into the fielder's hands Ray ran home on the throw-in.
The Young Pitcher | Zane GreyWatching Graves, he saw him run for the base and stand ready to catch the throw-in.
The Young Pitcher | Zane GreyMr Freshfield had time after time to order a throw-in to be repeated, or rule a kick as “off-side.”
A Dog with a Bad Name | Talbot Baines ReedAnd when on Weir's fly to the outfield Reddy raced in to the plate, making the throw-in look feeble, again the din was terrific.
The Young Pitcher | Zane GreyLanny flied out to left fielder and Pete reached second ahead of the throw-in.
The Lucky Seventh | Ralph Henry Barbour
Other Idioms and Phrases with throw in
Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere. [c. 1700]
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