discard
I threw away all the old magazines last weekend.
throw away — 2 meanings
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throw awaysame phrase
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waste an opportunity
She threw away her chance to study abroad by missing the application deadline.
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1. discard
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To get rid of something you do not want or need by putting it in the trash.
I threw away all the old magazines last weekend.
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To fail to use a chance or opportunity, often by making a mistake or not trying.
She threw away her chance to study abroad by missing the application deadline.
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