throwing over (Meaning)

throwing over

to refuse to accept, to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty

The pitcher wound up and threw the ball over the plate with surprising speed.
The children laughed gleefully as they threw water balloons over each other.
The chef tossed the steak over the grill with an expert flick of his wrist.
The hikers slung their backpacks over their shoulders and began their trek.
The teacher distributed the papers around the classroom by throwing them over the desks.
The angry man threw a punch over his shoulder at his opponent.
The horse reared up and threw its rider over its back.
The dog leaped over the fence and chased the ball that was thrown over the yard.
The crowd erupted in cheers as the acrobat performed a graceful throw over the high bar.
The boxer ducked and dodged the jabs, throwing his own overhand punch in retaliation.

to refuse to accept, to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty

balking (at), rejecting, turning down, throwing out, declining,refusing, passing up, reprobating, nixing, shooting down

approving, accepting,agreeing (to), receiving, agreeing, tolerating, welcoming, adopting, embracing, swallowing

The pitcher wound up and threw the ball over the plate with surprising speed.

The children laughed gleefully as they threw water balloons over each other.

The chef tossed the steak over the grill with an expert flick of his wrist.

The hikers slung their backpacks over their shoulders and began their trek.