English · Daily Life
throw away
/θroʊ əˈweɪ/
[/θroʊ əˈweɪ/]
discard
Beginnerverb
Definition
To get rid of something you no longer want, usually by putting it in the rubbish. It can also mean to waste an opportunity.
Example
Don't throw away those old newspapers; we can recycle them.
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.