Throw up
/ˈθroʊ ʌp/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To vomit or regurgitate foods from the stomach through the mouth.
- He felt so sick after eating too much that he had to run to the bathroom and throw up.
- The baby ate too fast and ended up throwing up all over her bib.
2. To produce something abruptly or as a result of a sudden or unexpected action.
- The bad weather threw up several logistical challenges for the event organizers.
- Her research threw up some interesting findings that no one expected.
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