throw in

verb

1. to add (something extra) at no additional cost

2. to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion

3. 1. (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down

   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture

4. 1. (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second

   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture

noun

1. 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

Idioms and Phrases

Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere . [c. 1700]

Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding . [Second half of 1600s]

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 .

Example Sentences

It’s a way of throwing in the towel, waving the white flag, wishing for the mercy rule used in youth baseball.

From Los Angeles Times

Some days, they’d throw in a motivational video on YouTube to get the blood pumping again, before racing off to try to be the first in the office.

From Los Angeles Times

But, during that time, Ohtani was also throwing in only short bursts, as part of a deliberate effort to slowly build him up.

From Los Angeles Times

As part of this workout, she throws in a challenge that involves executing choreography with members of Cirque de Soleil.

From Salon

I almost threw in the towel a few times.

From Los Angeles Times

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