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Meaning of throw in one's lot with | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

Synonym of cast in one's lot with.

Examples

“It is unfortunate that some feminists have again thrown in their lot with the puritans and busybodies. The recent activity in Minneapolis around the proposed anti-porn law has made people choose between freedom and censorship, with many supposed progressives opting for the censors.”

“In many Latin American towns, the Black Vulture is urbicolous, throwing in its lot with humans, taking advantage of slaughterhouses, garbage dumps, and fishing docks.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

throw in the bark throw in the cards throw in the sponge throw in the towel throw in with throw into a cocked hat