“throw someone”

The following 6 entries include the term throw someone.

throw (someone) under the bus

phrase

: to criticize, blame, or punish (someone in a vulnerable position) especially in order to avoid blame or gain an advantage

throw (someone) a bone

phrase

: to offer (someone) something that is not very important or valuable especially to stop complaints or protests

throw (someone) a curve/curveball

phrase

: to present (someone) with a difficult and unexpected problem, situation, question, etc.

throw (someone) a kiss

phrase

: to kiss the palm of one's hand and move the hand quickly away from one's mouth in a waving motion toward (someone)

throw (someone) for a loop

phrase

: to cause (someone) to be very amazed, confused, or shocked

throw (someone) for a loss

phrase

: to cause (someone) to be very amazed, confused, or shocked


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