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to toss up
[phrase form: toss]
01
to throw a coin into the air to decide between two choices, depending on which side lands facing upward
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
up
Base verb
toss
Present tense
toss up
3rd person singular
tosses up
Present participle
tossing up
Past simple
tossed up
Past participle
tossed up
Examples
He decided to toss up a coin to make the decision between the two options.
02
to quickly prepare a meal
Examples
Running late, she decided to toss up a simple salad with fresh ingredients for a quick lunch.
