What does "Throw at" mean?

hurl it in my direction

Synonym: toss at me Opposite: catch, receive

"Throw at" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

A little birdie told me something about you wanting to rip your arm off and throw it at me.

Friends S3E1

...and someone thinks it's funny to throw a book at me.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

You know, we got to throw something at it.

Modern Family S5E15

I'm going to throw fish sticks at them while singing "Memory," and don't you dare criticize me.

New Girl S2E17

You should throw stuff at Waldo, he's bad bloody news.

Black Mirror S2E3

not throw electronics at me.

Grey's Anatomy S5E4

'Cause they threw them at me.

The Big Bang Theory S12E6

Love is stronger than anything you can throw at us.

The Good Place S3E7

"Throw at" in TV shows & movies

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