/ˈflʌŋ/; fling·ing [+ obj] 1 : to throw or push (something) in a sudden and forceful way
▪ He flung his shoe across the room. ▪ She flung the door open and stormed into the room. ▪ fling open a window ▪ They flung their hats into the air. — often used figuratively ▪ They were flinging abuse at each other. [=they were angrily shouting insults at each other] ▪ They flung him into prison. [=put him in prison] ▪ The crowd was flung into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused] 2 : to forcefully move (yourself or a part of your body) in a specified way
▪ She flung herself into his arms. ▪ He flung his arms around her. ▪ I flung back my head and laughed. ▪ He leaned back and flung his leg over the arm of the chair. ▪ She flung herself onto the couch.
▪ He flung his shoe across the room. ▪ She flung the door open and stormed into the room. ▪ fling open a window ▪ They flung their hats into the air. — often used figuratively ▪ They were flinging abuse at each other. [=they were angrily shouting insults at each other] ▪ They flung him into prison. [=put him in prison] ▪ The crowd was flung into confusion. [=the crowd suddenly became very confused]
▪ She flung herself into his arms. ▪ He flung his arms around her. ▪ I flung back my head and laughed. ▪ He leaned back and flung his leg over the arm of the chair. ▪ She flung herself onto the couch.
fling caution to the wind — see 1caution
fling yourself into
: to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and enthusiasm
▪ He flung himself into (composing/performing) his music.
▪ He flung himself into (composing/performing) his music.




