throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

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But the expectation was Moss, under the right conditions, could serve as an ideal caretaker of Riley’s offense, processing quickly, making smart decisions and delivering accurate throws on time. —

Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 The driver was cited and released on suspicion of disorderly conduct and criminal damage because of the drink that was thrown on Jordan's truck and left a sticky residue. —

Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 31 Oct. 2024 Some chose to throw on cowboy boots in addition to hats and fit for the special day. —

Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024 Featuring shafts that hit just above the ankle, this short boot is great for throwing on when grabbing the mail or running quick errands. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw on