Phrasal Verbs

throw off

This page is about the phrasal verb throw off

Meaning

to get rid of something that has been bothering you

Synonym

shake off

For example

  • throw off sth I wish I could throw off this feeling that something bad is going to happen.

  • throw sth off It didn't take her long to throw the cold off and get back to work.

Quick Quiz

The escaped prisoners threw off their pursuers and

a. soon got caught

b. gave themselves up

c. got away
a) soon got caught b) gave themselves up c) got away

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Contributor: Matt Errey