throw on

throw someone or something on(to) something

to hurl someone or something onto something. The intruder threw Jason onto the floor and began to kick him. He threw the book on the floor and stalked out.

See also: throw

throw something on someone or something

to toss or sling something over or onto someone or something. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Mommy, Jimmy threw some mud on me! Throw a cloth on the sofa to protect it from paint spatters.

See also: throw

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throw on something also throw something on

to quickly put on something He leapt out of bed and threw his clothes on. She threw on a raincoat and ran outdoors to get the cat.

Opposite of: throw off something

See also: throw