throw in

What does "throw in" mean?

1. To include something extra for free
2. To contribute or add to a discussion
3. To give up or surrender

Examples

• The dealer threw in free floor mats with the car.
• She threw in a few comments during the meeting.
• I'll throw in an extra $20 if you finish today.
• After hours of arguing, he finally threw in the towel.
• They threw in some snacks for the road trip.

How to use it

'Throw in the towel' is an idiom meaning to give up (from boxing). Common in sales contexts.

Word order

Object can go between: 'throw it in' or 'throw in some extras'

Similar expressions

Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• throw away

  To discard or dispose of something

• throw out

  To discard or get rid of

• throw up

  To vomit

• get in

  To enter a place, building, or vehicle

• turn in

  To go to bed (informal)

• give in

  To finally agree to something after refusing or resisting