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to throw hands
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to engage in or be ready for a physical fight
Slang
What does "to throw hands" mean in street slang?
The structure combines "throw" (to launch or deliver) with "hands" (slang for punches or fists), forming a verb phrase that treats fighting as a physical action rather than a verbal dispute. It is used to describe engaging in a physical fight, typically without weapons, by punching someone. People typically say "let's throw hands" when challenging someone to a fistfight, or "they started throwing hands" when a conflict escalated from words to violence.
Examples
Keep talking and I'll be throwing hands.
