threw

Definition

  • past tense of 'throw'

Examples

  • ('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]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Strong. Healthy. Look, I don't know who you are, but please stand aside, sir. - That's a lady. - Oh! Sorry. The beard threw me. It's kind of misleading. - False advertising. - Enough of this nonsense! Bring the prisoners to me. Sorry, ma'am. Get ready, guys. (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2
  • (..) Keep moving. Ah, my old enemy... ...stairs. Thanks for carrying me those last few flights. OK. I threw up a little bit on the third floor. Someone might want to clean that up. Is there some sort of evil janitor or something? Greetings, panda. (..)
    2011 Kung Fu Panda 2