throw in the sponge
throw in the sponge · throws in the sponge · threw in the sponge · thrown in the sponge · throwing in the sponge
Synonym of throw up the spongeSynonym of throw up the sponge.
» Tom threw a wet sponge at me in school today.
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1 sensesSynonym of throw up the sponge.
Examples
3 sentencesTom threw a wet sponge at me in school today.
Tom threw a soaking wet sponge at me at school today.
deTom hat heute in der Schule mit einem triefnassen Schwamm nach mir geworfen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
The boxing match was completely one-sided, one pug was so badly mauled that his manager had to throw in the sponge.
Forms
throws in the sponge, throwing in the sponge, threw in the sponge, thrown in the sponge| Base form | throw in the sponge · to throw in the sponge |
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| 3rd person singular | throws in the sponge |
| Present participle | throwing in the sponge |
| Past simple | threw in the sponge |
| Past participle | thrown in the sponge |
irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle