idioms using “throw”

Throw good money after bad

To continue to spend money on something though it is failing

“There’s no point in throwing good money after bad; let’s delete the project from next year’s budget.”

Throw for a loop

To confuse or surprise

“Kaneda-san was thrown for a loop when the president asked her to be his assistant.”

Throw cold water on

To try to kill an idea

“The creative director threw cold water on every idea the creative team offered.”

Throw off the track

To purposely mislead

“The celebrity made reservations at a Kyoto hotel to throw the reporters off the track but stayed in a hotel in Osaka.”

Throw one’s hands up

To give up in frustration

“After rewriting the script 13 times, the copywriter threw her hands up in despair.”