heave up To vomit.
The heat made him feel sick and he thought he would throw up. He took the medicine but threw it up a minute later. 2. informal To quit; leave; let go; give up.
When she broke their engagement he threw up his job and left town. 3. To build in a hurry.
The contractor threw up some temporary sheds to hold the new equipment. 4. To mention often as an insult.
His father threw up John's wastefulness to him. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲