present participle of throw a sprat to catch a mackerel

(idiomatic, US) Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.

present participle of throw a monkey wrench in the works

present participle of throw up one's hands

present participle of throw one's weight around

To reject some act in a spiteful manner. / To repay an act of kindness with disappointment or betrayal.

Alternative form of throw spaghetti at the wall

(transitive, idiomatic) To support (a cause, a decision, etc.) using one's influence; to endorse.

present participle of throw one's weight behind

(idiomatic, mostly British) To lose one's temper; to throw a tantrum.