throw about

1. To toss, hurl, or fling someone or something from place to place or back and forth. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "about." The bull threw people about as it rampaged through the crowd. Huge waves threw about the tiny vessel during the storm.

2. To discuss or mention something in an informal, hypothetical, or superficial manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "throw" and "about." We threw about a few ideas for how we could reinvigorate interest in our product. The politicians kept on throwing buzzwords about during the debate without really explaining what they were talking about.