toss back

• Etwas schnell hinunterkippen, besonders ein alkoholisches Getränk, in einem raschen Zug; kann auch bedeuten, etwas beiläufig zurückzuwerfen oder achtlos zurückzugeben.

To drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic beverage, in one swift motion; also can mean to return something casually or to throw something back.

1. Drink quicklyB2informal

   To drink a beverage, especially an alcoholic one, in one swift gulp.

   In einem Zug austrinken

   • He tossed back his whiskey and ordered another.
   • She tossed back the glass of water after the long run.
   • They tossed back shots to celebrate the victory.

2. Return or throw backB1informal

   To throw something back to someone or to a previous position.

   Zurückwerfen

   • He tossed the ball back to his friend.
   • She tossed back the keys to the receptionist.
   • The player tossed the ball back into the game.