How to Pronounce "throw yourself at"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈæt
THROH yur-SELF at
θɹˈəʊ/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈæt
thruh-OH yaw-SELF at
Definition
To show someone very clearly, and sometimes aggressively, that you want a romantic or sexual relationship with them. It can also mean to devote all your energy to an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈjɔɹsɛɫf/, /jɝˈsɛɫf/, /jʊɹˈsɛɫf/ /ˈæt
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /jɔːsˈɛlf/ /ˈæt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH yur-SELF at
UK
thruh-OH yaw-SELF at
Listen in Context
She always throws herself at famous actors.
Don't throw yourself at someone who isn't interested.
He decided to throw himself at his studies this year.
She's not the type to throw herself at guys—she prefers to wait.