fling

fling¹ [flıŋ] v past tense and past participle flung [flʌŋ]

[T always + adverb/preposition]

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1¦(throw something)¦

2¦(move something)¦

3¦(push somebody)¦

4¦(move your body)¦

5¦(say something)¦

6 fling something open

7 fling somebody in prison/jail

8 fling yourself into something

9 fling yourself at somebody

Phrasal verbs

　fling something<=>off

　fling somebody/something<=>out

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[Date: 1200-1300; Origin: From a Scandinavian language]

1.) ¦(THROW SOMETHING)¦

to throw something somewhere using a lot of force

fling sth into sth

▪ He flung the box into the river.

▪ People cheered and flung their hats into the air.

2.) ¦(MOVE SOMETHING)¦

to throw or move something roughly and carelessly

▪ He flung his coat over the back of a chair.

▪ She flung back the covers and got up.

▪ He flung the books aside angrily.

3.) ¦(PUSH SOMEBODY)¦

to push someone roughly, especially so that they fall to the ground

= ↑throw

▪ He grabbed her arm and flung her to the ground.

4.) ¦(MOVE YOUR BODY)¦

to move yourself or part of your body quickly, using a lot of force

= ↑throw

▪ He flung himself down on the bed.

▪ She flung her arms round Louise.

5.) ¦(SAY SOMETHING)¦

to say something to someone in an angry way

= ↑throw fling sth at sb

▪ People were flinging all sorts of accusations at her.

▪ His own words were flung back at him.

6.) fling sth open

to open a door or window roughly, using a lot of force

▪ The door was flung open and Selkirk entered.

7.) fling sb in prison/jail

to put someone in prison, often without having a good reason

▪ Opposition leaders were flung into jail.

8.) fling yourself into sth

to start doing something with a lot of energy

▪ After the divorce he flung himself into his work to forget her.

9.) fling yourself at sb

a) to move suddenly towards someone in order to attack them or hold them

▪ He flung himself at her and snatched the bag.

▪ The children flung themselves at him, squealing with joy.

b) informal to show in a very clear, open way that you want to have a sexual relationship with someone - used to show disapproval

fling off [fling sth<=>off] phr v

to quickly remove a piece of clothing

= ↑tear off

▪ He flung off his coat.

fling out [fling sb/sth<=>out] phr v

1.) to make someone leave a place when they do not want to

= ↑throw out fling somebody/something<=>out of

▪ He was flung out of school for swearing at a teacher.

2.) to get rid of something you no longer want or need

= ↑throw out

▪ If it doesn't work, just fling it out.

fling ²

fling² n [C usually singular]

1.) a short and not very serious sexual relationship

▪ They had a brief fling a few years ago.

2.) a short period of time during which you enjoy yourself without worrying about anything

▪ He sees this as his final fling before he retires.