throw away (/θroʊ əˈweɪ/)
verb · Beginner · Daily Life
🔊 /θroʊ əˈweɪ/
Meaning
Meaning: discard
To get rid of something you no longer want, usually by putting it in the rubbish. It can also mean to waste an opportunity.
Examples
🗣 Don’t throw away those old newspapers; we can recycle them.
Etymology
From ‘throw’ plus ‘away’, literally tossing something to a distance.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in everyday talk about discarding rubbish or waste.
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Tags: phrasal-verb