throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

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Just pull the pants on, throw on a button-down blouse, and add your comfiest pair of flats or loafers. —

Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024 Unless senior running back Micah Bernard throws on a cape for the Utes, this one is over entering the fourth quarter. —

Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024 In the photo, the couple rocked red Current t-shirts, with Brittany also throwing on a hoodie with the team’s name. —

Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Grab any black wildcat or panther costume, add some red details around the nose, eyebrows and ears, and throw on some UC gear. —

Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw on