toss back

• Beber algo rapidamente, especialmente uma bebida alcoólica, em um único gole; também pode significar devolver algo de forma descuidada ou jogar algo de volta.

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.

   Beber de um gole

   • 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.

   Jogar de volta

   • 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.