throw back a sheet

Frequency: 5.55.0 per million words

To quickly move a sheet off oneself, e.g., to get out of bed.

sheet(Fabric) VERB + NOUN

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throw back

Examples (10)

  • He threw back the sheets and rolled out of bed.
  • With a sigh, she threw back the sheets and got up.
  • The chill in the air made him throw back the sheets quickly.
  • After a nightmare, he often throws back the sheets in a panic.
  • She woke up suddenly and threw back the sheets to feel the morning air.
  • The character in the play threw back the sheets dramatically to reveal his determination.
  • Feeling refreshed, he threw back the sheets and jumped out of bed.
  • The cold floor prompted him to throw back the sheets and stand up.
  • He was so excited that he threw back the sheets and ran to the window.
  • The sudden noise caused her to throw back the sheets and look around.