('American football') The quarterback 'threw' a touchdown/interception. [=threw a pass that resulted in a touchdown/interception]
She 'threw' all her efforts 'into' the boy's defense. [=she worked as hard as she could for the boy's defense]
She 'threw' everything she had 'into' winning the match. [=she tried as hard as she could to win the match]
(..) -No. -Why's that? I don't know, I just never really saw the use. Well, who are you going to play with otherwise? Lennon and McCartney, they were school friends, am I right? Charlie Parker didn't know anybody 'til Joe Jones threw a cymbal at his head. So that's your idea of success, huh? (..)2014 Whiplash
(..) I don't know. She left when I was a baby. So no musicians in the family? Well you just gotta listen to the greats then. Buddy Rich, Jo Jones You know Charlie Parker became Bird because Jo threw a cymbal at his head See what I'm saying? Listen, the key is to just... relax. You are here for a reason. (..)2014 Whiplash