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throw out

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throw somebody out also throw out somebody
to force someone to leave At least four kids have been thrown out of school for cheating on exams. The worst part of Edsel's job is having to throw out the drunks when the bar closes.
See also: out, throw

throw out something also throw something out

1. to offer something Sally threw out some good ideas for discussion at the next meeting. Let me just throw this concept out to you and see if you like it.
2. to decide a legal case will not be heard The judge threw the lawsuit out because it was silly.
See also: out, throw


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