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Phrase(s): throw someone or something into something [and] throw someone or something in
to cast or hurl someone or something into something. • The cops threw Max into jail again. • The warden opened the cell door and threw in the prisoner. • We threw the aluminum cans in the bin., Phrase(s): throw oneself into something
1. Lit. to jump into something, such as a body of water. • He stood on the bridge and threw himself into the river because he was unhappy with life. 2. Fig. to dress in something hurriedly. • She threw herself into the dress. • He just threw himself into his tux and ran on stage. 3. Fig. to enter into or join something eagerly and wholeheartedly. • Todd always threw himself into a project from start to finish. • She threw herself into the project and helped immensely.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs