Throw together

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verb

To create or assemble something quickly and without much care.

I just had to throw together a quick meal because we were running late.
Visual representation of "throw together" - To create or assemble something quickly and without much care

Often appears as...

  • throw together a meal
  • throw together a presentation

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Colloquial

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Speed Implied

Emphasizes the quickness of the action, not necessarily the quality.

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We'll have to throw together a plan before the meeting.
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Informal Context

Best used in casual conversations or informal writing.

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She managed to throw together an essay an hour before the deadline.
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Limited Resources

Suggests using available resources or time constraints.

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I had to throw together dinner from what was left in the fridge.
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