Throw yourself at
phrase
To show strong romantic or sexual interest in someone.
She threw herself at him at the party but he wasn't interested.
Often appears as...
- throw yourself at someone
- throw herself at him
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To undertake something with a lot of enthusiasm.
He threw himself at the project and finished it in record time.
Often appears as...
- throw yourself at work
- throw yourself at learning
phrase
To show strong romantic or sexual interest in someone.
She threw herself at him at the party but he wasn't interested.
Often appears as...
- throw yourself at someone
- throw herself at him
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
phrase
To undertake something with a lot of enthusiasm.
He threw himself at the project and finished it in record time.
Often appears as...
- throw yourself at work
- throw yourself at learning
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe someone making a strong and obvious romantic or sexual advance.
At the reunion, she threw herself at her high school sweetheart.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Rejection
Often used when the person receiving the attention is not interested or is surprised.
Despite her throwing herself at him, he remained indifferent.
Pro Tip 3/3Desperation Connotation
It can imply that someone is acting more desperate or forward than what is socially expected.
She threw herself at the celebrity, causing a scene.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe someone making a strong and obvious romantic or sexual advance.
At the reunion, she threw herself at her high school sweetheart.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Rejection
Often used when the person receiving the attention is not interested or is surprised.
Despite her throwing herself at him, he remained indifferent.
Pro Tip 3/3Desperation Connotation
It can imply that someone is acting more desperate or forward than what is socially expected.
She threw herself at the celebrity, causing a scene.
Pro Tip 1/3Romantic Intent
Used to describe someone making a strong and obvious romantic or sexual advance.
At the reunion, she threw herself at her high school sweetheart.
Pro Tip 2/3Possible Rejection
Often used when the person receiving the attention is not interested or is surprised.
Despite her throwing herself at him, he remained indifferent.
Pro Tip 3/3Desperation Connotation
It can imply that someone is acting more desperate or forward than what is socially expected.
She threw herself at the celebrity, causing a scene.
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