throw away
Third Person
throws away
Present Participle
throwing away
Past Tense
threw away
Past Participle
thrown away
1
to get rid of what is not needed or wanted anymore
- I will throw away the old magazines cluttering the living room.
- She decided to throw away the broken toys.
- Can you throw the expired items away from the pantry?
- They were reluctant to throw away sentimental belongings.
- I'll throw the unnecessary files away to declutter the office.
2
to fail to make the most of a valuable capability or chance
- The team was advised not to throw away their chances of victory by underestimating their opponents.
- : It's crucial not to throw away the hard-earned skills you've developed over the years.
- Athletes must be diligent to avoid throwing away the natural talent they possess.
- They cautioned him against throwing away the valuable chance to collaborate with a prestigious company.
- If you neglect practice, you might throw away your musical proficiency.
3
to expend money in a wasteful manner
- Don't throw your savings away on unnecessary luxuries.
- Be cautious not to throw away your income on impulsive purchases.
- Throwing away money on frivolous expenses can lead to financial difficulties.
- They warned me not to throw away my savings on unnecessary subscriptions.
- Before you throw away your money, consider if the purchase is truly worthwhile.