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Meaning of throw the hatchet | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of draw the long bow (“to exaggerate; to tell tall tales”).

CEFR level

C1

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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See also

throw the rulebook at throw them bows throw things at the wall and see what sticks throw to the dogs throw to the lions throw to the wind

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