throw down
verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
Examples of throw down in a Sentence
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
Recent Examples on the Web
The show had gone on hiatus on a cliffhanger: Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley) had just thrown down the gauntlet against his sister Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and father John Dutton (Costner) in a move that would usher in an all-out war between the embittered family members.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
With less than seven minutes left in the opening quarter, Jokic dribbled down the floor, then took advantage of an opening lane by attacking the rim, cocking the ball back and throwing down a two-handed dunk.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
The man also attempted to throw down one of the banners — easily more than 10 feet long — onto the highway.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Then Washington threw down another dunk after Josh Green forced a turnover.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2024
That is, just throwing down chargers as close to major highways as possible with little regard for amenities.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google has thrown down the gauntlet in its battle with California lawmakers and news publishers over compensation for content.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
New Orleans led 98-89 at the end of the third quarter and blew the game open early in the fourth
McCollum hit a 3-pointer to put New Orleans up 118-100 and Cody Zeller threw down an alley-oop dunk to push the lead to 20, sending thousands of fans to the exits with 6:48 remaining.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
The scene inside what should have been the living room at 4631 N. Seventh Ave. was the stuff of local legends with its crowded parquet dance floor inches from the live musicians throwing down.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 May 2024
With less than seven minutes left in the opening quarter, Jokic dribbled down the floor, then took advantage of an opening lane by attacking the rim, cocking the ball back and throwing down a two-handed dunk.
—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
The man also attempted to throw down one of the banners — easily more than 10 feet long — onto the highway.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 13 May 2024
Then Washington threw down another dunk after Josh Green forced a turnover.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2024
That is, just throwing down chargers as close to major highways as possible with little regard for amenities.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2024
Google has thrown down the gauntlet in its battle with California lawmakers and news publishers over compensation for content.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2024
New Orleans led 98-89 at the end of the third quarter and blew the game open early in the fourth
McCollum hit a 3-pointer to put New Orleans up 118-100 and Cody Zeller threw down an alley-oop dunk to push the lead to 20, sending thousands of fans to the exits with 6:48 remaining.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
The scene inside what should have been the living room at 4631 N. Seventh Ave. was the stuff of local legends with its crowded parquet dance floor inches from the live musicians throwing down.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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