| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
throw up [θrəʊ ʌp] | to vomit |
Other meanings
- to produce something quickly or unexpectedly (e.g. throw up a building, throw up questions)
- to raise or highlight a problem
- (Informal) to abandon or quit something (e.g. job)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "throw up"
- He felt sick and threw up on the bus.
He vomited while traveling. - The new policy threw up several concerns.
It raised several problems. - They threw up a shelter in just two days.
They built a shelter very quickly. - She threw up her job after the argument.
She suddenly quit her job.
Features of Using "throw up"
“Throw up” is most commonly used for vomiting, especially in everyday speech.
In formal writing, “vomit” is preferred.
The metaphorical meanings usually appear in professional or journalistic contexts.
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