Literally means to toss a stone to check the path ahead; used to describe taking a small initial action to gauge a situation before proceeding with a major plan.

(idiom) to overrate one's own abilities and attempt a hopeless battle; to court destruction by attacking a much stronger opponent

to throw stones at a person who has fallen into a well; to take advantage of someone's misfortune to cause further harm

hand-held weapon or ancient military engine (such as a traction trebuchet or catapult) used for throwing stones

A siege engine used for throwing stones; specifically a mangonel or similar device.

To take advantage of someone's trouble to harm them; to kick someone while they are down.

To throw scorched and brittle objects against a stone; used to describe a situation where failure is inevitable or someone is inviting their own destruction.

to throw water at a stone; used to describe a futile effort or an action that has no effect because it is ill-matched to the target