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to toss in

to toss in

7 4.4
To add a short comment during a conversation
  • phrasal verb
  • /tɔs ɪn/
  • Informal
translation icon : añadir
  • Let me toss in something here.
  • toss in olive
  • toss in salad
  • toss in pasta

Of course, it wouldn't be a Joe Biden speech if he didn't toss in a little old gaffe.

Examples

  • For TV, I see that they have already been recommended, but I'll toss in another for Father Ted and Misfits.

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  • Of course, it wouldn't be a Joe Biden speech if he didn't toss in a little old gaffe.

    The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  • Save $15 off retail when you order, plus we'll toss in some goodies including

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  • Slow morning, so I'll toss in another analogy for your consideration.

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  • When the mustard seeds start to pop, toss in the dried red chilies, urad dal, and curry leaves.

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  • During the meeting, Sarah decided to toss in her thoughts on the project.

  • While discussing the plan, John tossed in a suggestion that we should consider more options.

  • As they chatted about their weekend, Maria tossed in a funny story about her trip.

Synonyms

to add
vsto toss in
∞ 1.0

Say something more to give extra information or comment

is added casually or incidentally not only when joining
to drop
vsto toss in
  • Informal
313 4.9

To say something casually to give a hint

is casual but simply adds a brief incidental remark
to put in
vsto toss in
54 3.8

Interrupt a conversation to make a short comment or question

is added casually and incidentally without aiming to interrupt
to stick in
vsto toss in
  • Informal
46 4.1

Quickly add a short remark into a talk or conversation

is usually added casually without surprising placement
to interject
vsto toss in
39 6.5

To say something quickly to interrupt someone

is casual and incidental rather than sudden or interruptive
to slip in
vsto toss in
19 4.4

To add a small comment quietly to a conversation or text

is more casual and less focused on being unnoticed
to throw in
vsto toss in
  • Informal
14 3.8

Add a short comment during a conversation

is added casually or incidentally rather than placed between parts

Antonyms

to ignore
∞ 1.0

Choose not to pay attention to someone or something

How Casual

to slip in
19 4.4
to toss in
  • Informal
7 4.4
to chime in
  • Informal
40 4.3
to add
∞ 1.0
to mention
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

toss in infinitive
tossed in past
tossed in past participle
tossing in present participle
tosses in third person singular

Morphology

toss + in

The meaning 'to add a remark casually' is directly derivable from 'toss' (to throw casually) combined with 'in' (into/into the conversation): literally to 'throw in' something conversationally. This follows a common verb + particle compositional pattern (add/insert into a discourse) that is cross‑linguistically familiar, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents should understand it.

Etymology

Toss in comes from the picture of someone quickly throwing a small thing into a bowl or pile: the verb toss is a light throw and in means 'into' the group. That's why to toss in a remark means 'to add something casually' to a conversation.