throw in
Britishverb
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to add (something extra) at no additional cost
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to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
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(in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
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to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
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(in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
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to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
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noun
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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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Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding . [Second half of 1600s]
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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 .
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Example Sentences
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Every year thousands of dairy farms throw in the towel altogether, which comes with broader implications for America and rural communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Currently, if you sign up for a two-year plan, ExpressVPN will throw in 4 extra months of service for free.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
If you faced challenges in your business or burned out in your career, did you throw in the towel or step back and breathe, and ask what your body was telling you?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
Then, throw in the war—now starting its third week.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
“And if I decide that I want to throw in with Madoc, well then, so long as you get paid, it won’t matter, will it?”
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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