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throw away

UK
/θrəʊ əˈweɪ/
US
/θroʊ əˈweɪ/
throw awayverb
threw away
Past Simple
thrown away
Past Participle
throwing away
ing-form
UK
/θrəʊ əˈweɪ/
US
/θroʊ əˈweɪ/
Translations
She decided to throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room.
Elle a décidé de jeter les vieux magazines qui encombraient le salon.
Additional translations
gâcherPour une occasion, une chance ou une ressource perdue inutilement.
Definitions
To discard or dispose of something as unwanted or useless.
She decided to throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room.
To waste or squander an opportunity or resource.
He threw away his chance at a promotion by not preparing for the interview.
Synonyms
discard
dispose of
get rid of
jettison
cast off
abandon
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