throw a party



throw a party (for someone)

Fig. to have a party; to hold a party; to arrange a party. Bill threw a party for his sister before she went away to college. Things seem sort of dull. Let's throw a party.
See also: party, throw

throw a party

Put on or hold a social gathering, as in They're throwing a party to introduce their nephew to the neighbors, or She threw a party every Saturday night. [Colloquial; first half of 1900s]
See also: party, throw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Gerry['geri]
Narcissusnar-SIS-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized), Late Roman, Biblical
Alojzyah-LOI-ziPolish
BÖZsiBUU-zheeHungarian
LambertLAHM-bert (German), LAHM-bərt (Dutch), lam-BER (French), LAM-bərt (English)German, Dutch, French, English, Ancient Germanic
Bettina (2)bet-TEE-nahItalian