throw together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Make something quickly with whatever is available
Why “together”? Separate pieces come together to form one organised whole.
“She threw together a quick salad.”
“He threw together a simple lunch from leftovers.”
Don't confuse with
Throw together means make something quickly with whatever is available. Throw around means use words or sums freely or carelessly.
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throw around
A contrast learners often mix up
Use words or sums freely or carelessly
come together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine or be assembled to form something whole
get together
Same together pattern: joining
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
put together
Same together pattern: joining
Assemble or organize; Combine things to form a whole
string together
Same together pattern: joining
Combine words or actions to form something meaningful
tie together
Same together pattern: joining
Connect related ideas or pieces of information
throw away
Same base verb: throw
Get rid of something you no longer want; Waste an opportunity or advantage
throw back
Same base verb: throw
Make something resemble an earlier time
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