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.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The bags are an interesting-yet-utilitarian part of a collection designed to throw on to go about your day, an elevated mishmash of prep-with-a-wink pieces that happen to fit perfectly into my current existence. —

Kerry Pieri, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024 The party was thrown on Randalls Island near the migrant shelter where the victim was staying with her two daughters. —

Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024 Slip into nostalgic polka dot heels or ballet flats, grab onto a polka dot mini bag or tote bag, or throw on a polka dot headscarf for a glamorous Old Hollywood moment. —

Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 30 July 2024 Dress it up for an event, as Fanning does here, or throw on a sandal for the perfect beachside look. —

María Mérida, Glamour, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw on

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