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Meaning of throw in | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, in.
To add something extra free of charge.
informal, transitive
To include in a calculation.
informal, transitive
To quit, to fold.
idiomatic
To inject, as a fluid.
archaic, transitive

Examples

“If you take the large size, we'll throw in a set of tea towels.”

“Throw in Mr Trump's promise of a "great, great wall along our southern border" - with estimates starting at $12bn - and "massive tax relief for the middle class", and the price tag for his speech proposals is on an express elevator to astronomical.”

“There's something special about tidal estuaries, due to the abundance of wildlife and the ever-changing scenes as the water ebbs or rises. Throw in some moody skies and filtered sunlight, and the views can resemble a painting by Turner - only you don't have to go to the National Gallery to see this, it's brought to your seat on a train.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

throw in at the deep end throw in one's hand throw in one's lot with throw in the bark throw in the cards throw in the sponge