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to fling
01
to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way
Transitive: to fling sth somewhere
Example
In a fit of anger, he flung the book across the room.
She flung her backpack onto the chair as she entered the room.
Frustrated with the tangled fishing line, he flung it into the water.
02
to move rapidly and impulsively
Intransitive: to fling somewhere | to fling to a direction
Example
Caught off guard, he flung backward to avoid the falling debris.
The horse flung over the fence, galloping freely across the meadow.
Startled by the sudden noise, the deer flung into the forest, disappearing from sight.
03
to embark on or undertake an activity, venture, or pursuit with energy and determination
Transitive: to fling oneself into an activity or venture
Example
She decided to fling herself into her new hobby of painting, spending hours in the studio each day.
He finally flung himself into the world of entrepreneurship and started his own business.
With newfound inspiration, they flung themselves into renovating their old house.
Fling
01
a brief indulgence of your impulses
02
a usually brief attempt
03
the act of flinging
04
a brief, casual, or uncommitted romantic or sexual relationship, often without long-term intentions or emotional attachment
Example
They had a summer fling while traveling abroad, but it ended as soon as they returned home.
He was heartbroken after his brief fling with someone he met at the party.
She had a fling in her early twenties, but it did n’t lead to anything serious.
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