throw sth suddenly

Frequency: 7.918.5 per million words

to throw something unexpectedly

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Examples (10)

  • He threw the ball suddenly, catching the fielder off guard.
  • She suddenly threw her hands up in exasperation.
  • The cat threw itself suddenly at the unsuspecting bird.
  • If you throw the brakes suddenly, the car will skid.
  • A strong current can suddenly throw a swimmer off balance.
  • The magician suddenly threw a shower of confetti into the air.
  • Don't throw your weight suddenly onto one leg; you might lose your footing.
  • He was so angry he wanted to suddenly throw the chair across the room.
  • The unexpected explosion threw debris suddenly everywhere.
  • As the door opened, a bright light suddenly threw a long shadow across the floor.