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toss up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌtɔs ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌtɒs ˈʌp/

toss up means: To throw something into the air.

verb

THROW UPWARDSB1

To throw something into the air.

  • Toss up the ball.
  • He tossed a coin up into the air.
  • The children kept tossing their hats up.

How to use it: toss something up (She tossed the ball up and caught it.)

Similar words: throw up, throw into the air

Common phrases: toss up something, toss something up

DECIDE BY CHANCEB2

To decide something by chance, usually by throwing a coin into the air.

  • Let us toss up for it.
  • The captains tossed up before the match.
  • Shall we toss up to decide who goes first?

How to use it: toss up for something (We tossed up for the last slice.); toss up to do something (They tossed up to decide who would drive.)

Similar words: flip a coin, draw lots

Common phrases: toss up for something, toss up first

PRODUCEC2

To make or produce something, often quickly or without much planning.

  • Let us toss up some ideas.
  • She tossed up three designs during lunch.
  • The discussion tossed up several unexpected possibilities.

How to use it: toss up something (The group tossed up several possible names.)

Similar words: produce, generate, come up with

Common phrases: toss up ideas, toss up something

POST ONLINEC2

To put something online so other people can see it.

  • I will toss up a photo.
  • She tossed up a video of the concert.
  • Can you toss the link up on our group page?

How to use it: toss something up (I tossed a photo up on the forum.)

Similar words: post, upload

Common phrases: toss up something, toss up photos

PREPARE FOOD QUICKLYC2

To make a meal or dish quickly.

  • I can toss up a salad.
  • He tossed up lunch with a few leftovers.
  • Could you toss up something for dinner?

How to use it: toss up something (She tossed up a quick meal for the children.)

Similar words: throw together, whip up

Common phrases: toss up lunch, toss up something

BEAT SOMEONEC2

To hit someone repeatedly and badly hurt them.

  • They tossed him up badly.
  • He got tossed up during a street fight.
  • The attackers tossed up anyone who challenged them.

How to use it: toss someone up (The gang tossed him up behind the club.)

Similar words: beat up, thrash

Common phrases: toss up someone, toss someone up

Questions about toss up

What does toss up mean?

To throw something into the air.

What is toss up in other languages?

Türkçe: havaya atmak · Español: lanzar al aire · Français: lancer en l’air · Deutsch: hochwerfen · Italiano: lanciare in aria · 日本語: 放り上げる

How do you pronounce toss up?

In American English /ˌtɔs ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌtɒs ˈʌp/.

How do you use toss up in a sentence?

Toss up the ball. He tossed a coin up into the air.

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