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throw away |
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throw something away to toss something out; to dispose of something. Should I throw this away? Don't throw away anything that might be useful. throw away something also throw something away 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. Related vocabulary: blow it Etymology: based on the literal meaning of throw away something (to get rid of something) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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. |
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