What does "throwing the party" mean, please?
Hi everyone,

Could you tell me the meaning of "throwing the party" in this sentence below? Is there a similar expression to it?
- Larry, who is a friend of mine, was throwing the party.

Please, can you give another examples with the word " throwing " ?

Thank you for your help.

Question

What does "throwing the party" mean, please?
Hi everyone,

Could you tell me the meaning of "throwing the party" in this sentence below? Is there a similar expression to it?  
- Larry, who is a friend of mine, was throwing the party.

Please, can you give another examples with the word " throwing "  ?
 
Thank you for your help.

Answer

throw a ball = toss
throw a fit/temper tantrum = become angry
throw up = vomit
be thrown=confused
a throw blanket = a small blanket 
throw into jail/prison = put
throw on/off some clothes
throw in  the towel = give up 
throw out/away the garbage

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Hi Julia
'to throw a party' = to host/hold/have a party.
Hellopanda's examples are good!

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Oh I just want to add, if you want to use another word for 'throwing' in your sentance, 'giving' or 'having' is a good choice. giving a party or having a party.

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Neal is right. "to throw a party" is just another way to say 'have a party.' The person saying the expression is usally going to be the party's host.

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