To fling down Meaning, Definition & Usage

Definitions

1. . (a) To throw to the ground; esp., to throw in defiance, as formerly knights cast a glove into the arena as a challenge.

   This question so flung down before the guests, . . . Was handed over by consent of all To me who had not spoken. Tennyson.

   (b) To overturn; to demolish; to ruin.