throw sth into reverse

Frequency: 4.50.5 per million words

to quickly and forcefully engage the reverse gear

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Examples (10)

  • The driver had to throw the car into reverse to avoid the obstacle.
  • Without hesitation, he threw the truck into reverse and backed away from the collapsing wall.
  • She quickly threw the vehicle into reverse to escape the narrow alley.
  • If you need to back up fast, just throw it into reverse.
  • He instinctively threw the gearstick into reverse when he saw the child run out.
  • The instructor taught me how to smoothly throw the car into reverse for parallel parking.
  • During the chase, the suspect suddenly threw his car into reverse and sped backwards.
  • Don't forget to throw it into reverse when you need to maneuver out of tight spots.
  • With a jolt, the bus driver threw the massive vehicle into reverse.
  • The delivery driver threw the van into reverse to turn around in the cul-de-sac.