throw in — to add something extra as a bonus or additional item, especially in a deal or offer
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to add something extra as a bonus or additional item, especially in a deal or offer
Pronunciation (IPA): /θroʊ ɪn/
Example Sentences
- The car dealer said he'd throw in floor mats if I bought the car today.
- My grandma always throws in life advice when I ask for cooking tips.
- The team was losing badly, but they refused to throw in the towel.
throw in
VERB[/θroʊ ɪn/]
to add something extra as a bonus or additional item, especially in a deal or offer
to add something extra as a bonus or additional item, especially in a deal or offer
Where kids can grow in and light can flow in, I'll throw in extras!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrasal verb combines Old English 'thrawan' (to throw, twist) and the preposition 'in' (into, within). It originated from the literal physical action of throwing something inward or into a container, later extending to the figurative sense of adding or including something as an additional contribution.
Breakdown
throw (Old English 'thrawan': to propel through the air) + in (preposition: into, within). The combination evolved from concrete spatial meaning to abstract usage denoting inclusion or additional contribution.
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📝Examples
“The car dealer said he'd throw in floor mats if I bought the car today.”
“My grandma always throws in life advice when I ask for cooking tips.”
“The team was losing badly, but they refused to throw in the towel.”
“He threw in his two cents about the pizza topping debate.”
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