He was throwing up all night after eating that bad sushi.
puking
Frequency:
60
%
The smell of alcohol made her start puking uncontrollably.
barf
Frequency:
50
%
The roller coaster made him barf all over his shoes.
Idiomatic Expressions for throw up
Phrase: throw up a roadblock
Meaning: to create an obstacle or impediment
Usage: The new regulations threw up a roadblock for small businesses trying to expand.