Phrasal Verbs

throw out (2)

This page is about the phrasal verb throw out (2)

Meaning

to force somebody to leave something like a club, a college or school, an organisation, etc.

Synonym

expel (formal)

For example

  • be thrown out If anybody causes trouble or starts a fight, they'll be thrown out of the club.

  • throw sb out He knew they'd throw him out of the drug treatment centre if he used drugs again.

Quick Quiz

Did you hear about Marcus? He was thrown out of college for

a. missing too many classes

b. sneezing in the library

c. cheating on his girlfriend
a) missing too many classes b) sneezing in the library c) cheating on his girlfriend

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