throw down
n.— «Police in Miami arrest narcotics Detective Jorge Castello, third officer connected with “throw down” case, on charges of lying about shooting of homeless man Daniel Hoban who allegedly pointed gun at officers.» —“Third Cop Arrested In Miami Gun Case” by Sydney P. Freedberg Miami Herald Oct. 3, 1997. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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