ENGLISH
REFERENCE

throw in with

idiom
Meaning

To commit to something with; to partner with.


Examples
SIMPLE

I decided to throw in with my friend on this new project.

CONTEXTUAL

After hearing their plan, the investors decided to throw in with the startup despite the risks.

COMPLEX

The small political party chose to throw in with the larger coalition, hoping that a unified front would finally secure the necessary votes for their proposed reforms.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    lock someone up and throw away the key

    To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

  2. 02

    stone's throw

    A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

  3. 03

    throw a bone to

    To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

  4. 04

    throw a fit

    To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

  5. 05

    throw a kiss

    To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.

  6. 06

    throw a monkey wrench in the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

  7. 07

    throw a monkey wrench into the works

    Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.

  8. 08

    throw a spanner in the works

    To introduce a problem, dilemma or obstacle, something unexpected or troublesome.

Last updated April 17, 2026