English

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Etymology

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throw + a + party

Verb

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throw a party (third-person singular simple present throws a party, present participle throwing a party, simple past threw a party, past participle thrown a party)

  1. (informal) To organize and execute a party.
    Let's throw a party this Friday.
    We threw a big party for John's 8th birthday.
    My roommates and I throw parties every weekend.

Usage notes

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People who throw a party are those who are involved in its planning, not merely those who attend.

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