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  1. How popular is the slang usage of "toss" in British English?

    Sep 12, 2017 · However, after doing more research, we’ve learned that in British slang, toss can mean something other than just throwing something (see Urban Dictionary if you didn’t know). …

  2. meaning - When to use "throw" and when to use "toss"? - English ...

    Nov 8, 2015 · 10 Toss has a more casual, lighter, connotation than throw which is a more powerful and deliberate action. One tosses a towel to one's club mate in the dressing room, …

  3. Origin of the expression "Gone for a toss" in Indian English

    Nov 18, 2015 · The toss in cricket is actually used to refer to an element of unpredictability, the idea of somethning out of your control: The toss is a tribute to the element of luck that is at the …

  4. What does the phrase 'to brain toss' mean? - English Language

    Feb 13, 2017 · I am still a bit confused about the phrase brain toss and why he would brain toss him in the air. Does 'to toss' mean the same as 'to f*ck' and if not, what is the meaning of this …

  5. "throw out/away" vs. "toss (out)" vs. "pitch (out/away)" for …

    However "Toss out" is a bit wordy for casual conversation. You can simply say "toss". In that context others should understand you intend to dispose of the item. The word "pitch" tends to …

  6. Why is it called “tossing” a salad? (in cooking)

    Apr 13, 2021 · A "tossed salad" is a salad where you mix the ingredients by (sort of) tossing them in the air.

  7. What is the etymology of "cornhole"? - English Language & Usage …

    Since being introduced to the bean bag-toss game of the same name, I've wondered about this word. The old farm game, similar to horseshoes, has recently gained such popularity that …

  8. How does 'don't give a toss' differ from 'don't give a damn'?

    In the British use of "don't give a toss," "toss" is a euphemism for masturbation, which indirectly infers the F-bomb. Americans don't draw a connection between "toss" or "tossing" and …

  9. Where does the term "heads or tails" come from?

    Everyone's heard of "heads or tails?", the traditional invocation for a coin toss. The head is obvious: most government-issued coins, from antiquity to modern times, have borne the bust …

  10. What is the difference between didn’t get to sleep and “toss and …

    Feb 9, 2018 · "Toss and turn" is most often used to indicate a restless sleep. The idea is that while you may fall asleep, you also move around frequently and don't sleep very soundly.