be+tossed

  • 111toss up — 1. To toss a coin 2. To cook and serve up hastily • • • Main Entry: ↑toss * * * ˌtoss ˈup [intransitive/transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they …

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  • 112toss around — ˌtoss a ˈround ˌtoss a ˈbout british [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they toss around he/she/it tosses around present participle tossing around …

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  • 113toss about — ˌtoss a ˈround ˌtoss a ˈbout british [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they toss around he/she/it tosses around present participle …

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  • 114toss something off — 1) drink something rapidly or all at once Roger tossed off a full glass of Sauternes 2) produce something rapidly or without thought or effort some of the best letters are tossed off in a burst of inspiration * * * ˌtoss sthˈoff derived (BrE) to… …

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  • 115heads or tails — {n. phr.} The two sides of a coin, especially when the coin is tossed in the air in order to decide which of two alternatives are to be followed. * /Tom tossed a quarter in the air and said, Tails, I win; heads you win. / …

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  • 116throw one's hat in the ring — or[toss one s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official position; become a candidate for office. * /Bill tossed his hat in the ring for class president./ * /The senator threw his hat …

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  • 117throw out — or[toss out] {v.} 1. To put somewhere to be destroyed because not wanted. * /He didn t need the brush anymore so he threw it out./ Syn.: THROW AWAY(1). 2. To refuse to accept. * /The inspector tossed out all the parts that didn t work./ 3. To… …

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  • 118toss off — {v. phr.} 1. To drink rapidly; drain. * /He tossed off two drinks and left./ 2. To make or say easily without trying or thinking hard. * /She tossed off smart remarks all during dinner./ * /He thinks a reporter should be able to toss off an… …

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  • 119heads or tails — {n. phr.} The two sides of a coin, especially when the coin is tossed in the air in order to decide which of two alternatives are to be followed. * /Tom tossed a quarter in the air and said, Tails, I win; heads you win. / …

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  • 120throw one's hat in the ring — or[toss one s hat in the ring] {v. phr.}, {informal} To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official position; become a candidate for office. * /Bill tossed his hat in the ring for class president./ * /The senator threw his hat …

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