throw together
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle together
Meanings
Make something quickly with whatever is available
Why “together”? Separate pieces join to form one organised whole.
“Leo threw together a quick dinner with food from the fridge after work.”
“Before going out, Leo threw together a club outfit from clothes he already had.”
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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“Leo threw together a quick dinner with food from the fridge after work.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
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; Unite to help or achieve a shared goal
get together
Same together pattern: joining
Meet socially; Collect or organize things; Regain control of yourself
hold together
Same together pattern: joining
Stay calm when things are difficult; Stay united, especially during difficulty; Stay joined, or keep separate parts joined
piece together
Same together pattern: joining
Understand a story or situation by combining small clues
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
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