Phrasal Verbs

throw away

This page is about the phrasal verb throw away

Meaning

to get rid of something you don't want, usually by putting it in a rubbish bin or a garbage can

Synonym

throw out, discard

For example

  • throw away sth Are you sure you want to throw away those old books and magazines? Why don't you try to sell them on eBay?

  • throw sth away I've got too many old clothes. I should throw some of them away.

Nouns often used as objects with throw away: junk, rubbish, garbage, old clothes, old furniture

Quick Quiz

People only throw away things that

a. they really like

b. they don't want

c. they can't afford
a) they really like b) they don't want c) they can't afford

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Contributor: Matt Errey