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[throw something in one's face] or [throw something in one's teeth]  {v. phr.}

To blame a person for (something wrong); not allow someone to forget (a mistake or failure). — Often used with "back".

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[throw in one's lot with] or  {literary} [cast in one's lot with]  {v. phr.}

To decide to share or take part in anything that happens to; join.

The thief decided to throw in his lot with the gang when he heard their plans.

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[throw in the sponge] or [throw up the sponge] or [throw in the towel]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To admit defeat; accept loss.

After taking a beating for five rounds, the fighter's seconds threw in the sponge.

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[throw off]  {v.}

1. To get free from.

He was healthy enough to throw off his cold easily.

Compare: [RID OF].

2. To mislead; confuse; fool.

They went by a different route to throw the hostile bandits off their track.

3. To produce easily or  […]

[throw off the scent]  {v. phr.}

To mislead; confuse.

The robbers went different ways hoping to throw the sheriff's men off the scent.

Syn.: [THROW OFF] (2).

[throw off the track]  {v. phr.}

To divert; mislead; confuse.

The clever criminals threw the detective off the track by changing their names and faces.

Contrast: [OFF THE BEATEN TRACK].

[throw oneself at someone's feet]  {v. phr.}

To make a public display of serving, loving, or worshipping someone.

When Arthur became king, almost all of the nobles threw themselves at his feet and promised to obey and serve him.

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[throw oneself at someone's head] or [fling oneself at someone's head]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To try hard and openly to make a person love you.

She threw herself at his head, but he was interested in another girl.

Compare: [AT ONE'S FEET].

[throw one's hat in the ring] or [toss one's hat in the ring]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official position; become a candidate for office.

Bill tossed his hat in the ring for class president.

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[throw one's weight around]  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To use one's influence or position in a showy or noisy manner.

John was the star of the class play, and he was throwing his weight around telling the director how the scene should be played.

* /Bob  […]