throw oneself at sb

Definition & Meaning of "[throw] {oneself} at {sb}"

to throw oneself at sb

to make it too obvious that one is interested in having a relationship with someone, often one that is sexual and not romantic

What is the origin of the idiom "throw oneself at someone" and when to use it?

The idiom "throw oneself at someone" is believed to have originated in the 18th century. It is thought to be a reference to the idea of throwing oneself at someone's feet, as if in supplication. The idiom has since come to mean to make oneself available to someone romantically, often in a way that is considered to be too obvious or desperate.