During the final review, the unexpected budget cuts threatened to throw a wrench into the works and delay the launch.

He tends to throw money around whenever he gets a bonus, buying things he doesn't need.

Her reckless accusation will only throw gasoline on the fire during the negotiation.

When the debate heated up, he chose to throw gas on the fire by bringing up an unrelated scandal.

Let's throw the bull around for a while before we get down to business.

At times like these, it takes courage to throw in one's lot with a group whose future is uncertain.

A single unexpected question can throw off balance even the most prepared speaker.

When I proposed the new marketing strategy, several executives threw cold water on the idea, pointing out its flaws.

The fake footprints were designed to throw off the trail of the trackers so the poachers could slip away.

The sudden change in weather managed to throw the whole expedition into a cocked hat, forcing them to abandon their planned route.