throw away

US /θroʊ əˈweɪ/

UK /θroʊ əˈweɪ/

1.

to get rid of something that you do not want or need

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Don't throw away those old clothes; I can donate them.

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He accidentally threw away the important document.

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discard dispose of get rid of jettison scrap

2.

to waste an opportunity or advantage

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Don't throw away your chance to study abroad.

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They threw away their lead in the final minutes of the game.

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waste squander forfeit miss lose

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throw throw-in throw on throw in away throw out throw up