What is the meaning of "throw on"? Or is "throw on a disguise" an expression?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
To "throw on [something]" is an informal expression often used when referring to the action of putting something, like clothes, on one's body. In this case, you can understand "throw on a disguise" as meaning "wore/put on/used a disguise." The use of "throw on" is not just limited to the wearing of a disguise, but other types of apparel as well. Ex: It's not cold outside, just throw on (put on/wear) a jacket! Ex: You can dress up a simple t-shirt by throwing on a blazer on top. Ex: The thief threw on a disguise before robbing the bank. You can also use "throw on" to refer to the action of putting something on top of something. Ex: Throw on some cherries on top of the cake for decoration. Ex: I threw some burgers on the barbecue for lunch.
