Throw on
verb
To quickly put on a piece of clothing.
I just threw on a jacket before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- throw on some clothes
- throw on a coat
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To start a piece of equipment, especially by turning a switch.
She threw on the light as she entered the room.
Often appears as...
- throw on the lights
- throw on the oven
verb
To show or display something suddenly or unexpectedly.
The clouds threw on a dazzling display of colors.
Often appears as...
- throw on a display
- throw on a show
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To quickly put on a piece of clothing.
I just threw on a jacket before leaving the house.
Often appears as...
- throw on some clothes
- throw on a coat
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To start a piece of equipment, especially by turning a switch.
She threw on the light as she entered the room.
Often appears as...
- throw on the lights
- throw on the oven
verb
To show or display something suddenly or unexpectedly.
The clouds threw on a dazzling display of colors.
Often appears as...
- throw on a display
- throw on a show
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Quick and Casual
Used when dressing in a hurry without much thought or effort.
Running late, I threw on whatever was clean.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Events
Avoid using 'throw on' for formal dressing, as it implies a lack of care.
You can't just throw on a dress for the wedding; it's formal.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Ease
Implies the clothing item is easy to wear, like a jacket or shoes.
I'll just throw on some sneakers and go.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick and Casual
Used when dressing in a hurry without much thought or effort.
Running late, I threw on whatever was clean.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Events
Avoid using 'throw on' for formal dressing, as it implies a lack of care.
You can't just throw on a dress for the wedding; it's formal.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Ease
Implies the clothing item is easy to wear, like a jacket or shoes.
I'll just throw on some sneakers and go.
Pro Tip 1/3Quick and Casual
Used when dressing in a hurry without much thought or effort.
Running late, I threw on whatever was clean.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Events
Avoid using 'throw on' for formal dressing, as it implies a lack of care.
You can't just throw on a dress for the wedding; it's formal.
Pro Tip 3/3Suggests Ease
Implies the clothing item is easy to wear, like a jacket or shoes.
I'll just throw on some sneakers and go.
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