Cool MatePitch vs Toss the weapon
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Pitch
Top 2,000 (common)B2noun
Toss the weapon
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Pitch
| Pitch | Toss the weapon | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/pɪtʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pɪtʃ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //tɒs ðə ˈwɛpən//🇺🇸 //tɔs ðə ˈwɛpən// |
| Meaning | A short presentation or speech to persuade someone. | Throw the weapon away. |
| Example | The salesman gave an excellent pitch that convinced us to buy the product. | He decided to toss the weapon into the river. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | all-weather, grass, synthetic, invade, run onto, invasion, off the pitch, on a/the pitch, high, low, correct, fall in, rise in, change, have perfect pitch, fever, high, reach, rise to, pitch of, sales, good, strong, deliver, do, give, meeting, pitch for, pitch to, wild, deliver, hit, make | toss the ball, toss and turn, toss out, toss one's hair, toss the dice |
| Antonyms | catch, receive | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'punch' — don't mix up their meanings., Using 'pitch' without a clear object, like who you're pitching to., Using too many technical terms in a pitch, making it hard to understand. | Confusing 'toss' with 'throw' - 'toss' suggests a lighter action., Using 'toss' without an object - always specify what is being tossed., Using 'the weapon' too casually - context may require a more formal term. |
| Usage notes | Use 'pitch' in business and creative contexts when trying to sell an idea. Avoid slang or overly casual contexts. | Used to indicate throwing something lightly. Suitable for general contexts, but avoid in formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Pitch vs Toss the weapon
What's the difference between Pitch and Toss the weapon?
Pitch: A short presentation or speech to persuade someone. Toss the weapon: Throw the weapon away.
Which is more common: Pitch and Toss the weapon?
Pitch is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Pitch: The salesman gave an excellent pitch that convinced us to buy the product. Toss the weapon: He decided to toss the weapon into the river.
Can I use Pitch and Toss the weapon interchangeably?
Not always. Pitch and Toss the weapon are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.