Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
970,779,515 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

throw away

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia 0.15 sec.
throw away something
to fail to use an opportunity. Milton threw away his chance of promotion by being late almost every day. It's a chance to audition for the Metropolitan Opera — don't throw it away.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of throw away something (= to get rid of something)
See also: away, throw

?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
? References in classic literature
It is a fight E L'OUTRANCE, and we can afford to throw away or forgo no chance.
Everyone got up and began watching the movements of our troops below, as plainly visible as if but a stone's throw away, and the movements of the approaching enemy farther off.
Eager inquiries concerning the twins were pouring into their enchanted ears all the time; each was the constant center of a group of breathless listeners; each recognized that she knew now for the first time the real meaning of that great word Glory, and perceived the stupendous value of it, and understand why men in all ages had been willing to throw away meaner happiness, treasure, life itself, to get a taste of its sublime and supreme joy.
 
Idioms browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Idioms and phrases
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.