throw things at the wall and see what sticks en · VERB
Etymology
From the proverb throw enough mud at the wall, some of it will stick.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal) To experiment in a haphazard or random manner with the hope that some amount of success may be achieved.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| threw things at the wall and saw what stuck | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| throw everything at the wall and see what sticks | alternative | lexicographic | |
| throws things at the wall and sees what sticks | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| thrown things at the wall and seen what has stuck | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |