throw down

as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally throw down the gun, and put your hands up

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Recent Examples of throw down The Answer Brewpub's 10-year anniversary celebration is throwing down with collab brews with 10 guest breweries from Virginia and beyond. Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 The six-episode series, produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, will see some of the best skate crews from around the country throw down for a chance to take home a $150,000 prize as well as a $10,000 donation to their local rink. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024 At some point, officers threw down spike strips in the bus’ path, ripping through its tires. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024 Don’t make the mistake that many flippers do; resist the urge to throw down plastic turf. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw down 

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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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