through thick and thin
Through all difficulties and troubles; through good times and bad times.
The friends were faithful through thick and thin.
George stayed in college through thick and thin, because he wanted an education.
through train
A direct train that doesn't necessitate any changes.
We'll take the through train from Chicago to New York because it's the most convenient.
throw caution to the winds
throw discretion to the winds
To be daring; make a bold or risky move.
Быть бесстрашным; совершить дерзкий или рискованный поступок; забыть об опасности.
Hearing that Apaches were planning to start a war, the whites decided to throw caution to the winds and attack the Apaches first.
The weather was so good; he threw caution to the wind and went sailing alone.
Погода была такая хорошая, что он забыл обо всех опасностях и вышел в море один.
throw in one's lot with
cast in one's lot with
cast one's lot with
To decide to share or take part in anything that happens to; join.
The thief decided to throw in his lot with the gang when he heard their plans.
When Carl was old enough to vote, he threw in his lot with the Democrats.
Washington was rich, but he decided to cast in his lot with the colonies against Britain.
throw in the sponge
throw up the sponge
throw in the towel
To admit defeat; accept loss.
After taking a beating for five rounds, the fighter's seconds threw in the sponge.
When Harold saw his arguments were not being accepted, he threw in the towel and left.
throw in
To give or put in as an addition; to give to or with something else.
John threw in a couple of tires when he sold Bill his bicycle.
Mary and Tess were talking about the prom, and Joan threw in that she was going with Fred.
To push into operating position.
Mr. Jones threw in the clutch and shifted the gears.
throw one's hat in the ring
toss one's hat in the ring
To announce that you are going to try to be elected to an official position; become a candidate for office.
Объявить о том, что вы собираетесь быть избранным на некоторую официальную должность; стать кандидатом; принять вызов.
Bill tossed his hat in the ring for class president.
The senator threw his hat in the ring for re-election.
At the conference, the congressman officially threw his hat in the ring and began his campaign.
На конференции конгрессмен официально принял вызов и начал свою кампанию.
throw oneself at someone's head
fling oneself at someone's head
To try hard and openly to make a person love you.
She threw herself at his head, but he was interested in another girl.