fling

Everyday

1. To fling something is to throw it hard and carelessly. tree →
2. To fling yourself or your arms is to move suddenly and with force. tree →
3. A fling is a short time of fun, or a short love affair. tree →
4. If something flings light or sunshine somewhere, it sends it there suddenly and strongly. tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows strong feeling: a character flings open the door, flings a bag on the floor or flings arms around someone. In dance, the Highland fling is a Scottish dance. Phrases: «fling open», «fling your arms around», «Highland fling».

Examples

• She flung her bag on the floor and ran outside. tree →
• He flung open the window to let in fresh air. tree →
• The boy flung his arms around his grandma. tree →
• Don't fling your coat on the chair; hang it up. tree →
• The wind flung leaves across the yard. tree →
• We learned the Highland fling in dance class. tree →
• He flung himself onto the sofa. tree →
• Cecco went, first flinging his arms despairingly. tree →

Note

Irregular verb: fling, flung, flung (not «flinged»). Similar: «throw», «hurl», «toss». Safety: never fling stones or sticks at people or animals. Not a number word.