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throw down

UK
/θrəʊ daʊn/
US
/θroʊ daʊn/

Translations

throw downverb
threw down
Past Simple
thrown down
Past Participle
throwing down
Gerund
UK
/θrəʊ daʊn/
US
/θroʊ daʊn/
jeter violemmentSe dit d’un geste brusque ou agressif; conserve l’idée de chute ou de dépôt brutal.
She threw down her bag in frustration after a long day at work.
Elle a jeté violemment son sac de frustration après une longue journée de travail.
défierDans le registre courant, au sens de lancer un défi ou provoquer en duel.
He decided to throw down and challenge his rival to a boxing match.
Il a décidé de le défier et de provoquer son rival à un match de boxe.
Additional translations
tout donnerFamilier; s’emploie pour une prestation énergique ou impressionnante.
Synonyms
fling
pitch
toss
hurl
drop
cast down

Definitions

throw downverb
To challenge someone to a fight or competition.
He decided to throw down and challenge his rival to a boxing match.
To put something down forcefully.
She threw down her bag in frustration after a long day at work.
To perform or produce something energetically or impressively.
The band threw down an amazing performance at the concert last night.
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