('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]
(..) Tara! Yes, l... ...l still have this. You needn't go. I won't have you all starve simply because I threw myself at your head. It won't happen again. -Why, it's Emmy Slattery. -Yes, ma'am, it's me. Stop! You haven't forgotten your old overseer, (..)1939 Gone with the Wind