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1fling Listen to audio/ˈflɪŋ/ verb
flings; flung Listen to audio/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.
fling caution to the windsee 1caution
fling yourself into
: to begin doing or working on (something) with great energy and enthusiasm
He flung himself into (composing/performing) his music.

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