throw sth suddenly
Frequency: 7.918.5 per million words
to throw something unexpectedly
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- 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.