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What does "throw in" mean? Can I use "give" instead?

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Rebecca

In this context, to "throw in" means to include something. This is usually something that is given for free with a purchase. To "throw in" doesn't exactly have the same meaning as "give", but in this case, you can replace "throw in" with "give". Ex: He sold me the car for $1000 and threw in some brand new tires. Ex: If you spend $25 at that store, they'll throw in some coupons.

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