Tossed around In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tossed around", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2019-10-01 01:10

Meaning of Tossed around (redirected from toss around )

Toss around phrasal verb

 A name, noun, or pronoun can be used between "toss" and "around" in the first and second meaning.

The preposition "about" can be substituted for "around".

To toss, hurl, or cast someone or something back and forth or from one location to another. 

The children are tossing the ball around on the front yard.

 To have a casual, informal discussion about possibilities or new ideas with a group of people.

We've tossed the idea around for hours.

Team members are tossing around suggestions for improving the product quality.

 To move around aimlessly and restlessly from one place to another.

The kids always toss around in the kitchen without feeling tired.

Grammar and Usage of Toss around

Verb Forms

  • tossed around
  • tosses around
  • tossing around
  • to toss around

The verb "toss" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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