Question 1

What does "throw down" mean?

Accepted Answer

To throw or drop something onto a surface, often with force or anger.

Question 2

How do you use "throw down" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

In frustration, he threw down his pen and walked out of the room.

Question 3

Is "throw down" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"throw down" is informal — used mainly in casual conversation. The phrase 'throw down the gauntlet' (to issue a challenge) is a very well-known idiom. In informal American English, 'throw down' alone can mean to perform with great energy or to start a fight. Also used in the set phrase 'throw down your weapons' to mean surrendering.

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