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to throw out
[phrase form: throw]
01
to get rid of something that is no longer needed
Transitive: to throw out sth
Example
You should throw out your toothbrush every three months.
Please throw out that old chair, it 's broken.
Do n't throw out the receipt, we might need it later.
02
to evict someone from a place
Transitive: to throw out sb
03
to present an idea, suggestion, or proposal
Transitive: to throw out an idea or proposal
Example
He threw out a proposal for a company-wide training program.
04
to reject a case or evidence from legal consideration
Transitive: to throw out a case or evidence
Example
The judge had to throw out the charges due to insufficient proof.
They could n't proceed with the trial after the judge threw out the key witness 's testimony.
05
to dismiss someone from a role or position
Transitive: to throw out sb
Example
They threw out the manager due to poor performance.
The company threw out the employee for violating company policies.
06
to divert someone's attention from the main subject or task at hand
Transitive: to throw out sb/sth
Example
The unexpected noise threw out the speaker 's train of thought.
The sudden interruption threw out the flow of the conversation.
Unexpected technical issues can throw out a live broadcast.
07
to create something without thoughtful planning or organization
Transitive: to throw out sth
Example
The chef threw out a new recipe using leftover ingredients.
The team decided to throw out a preliminary plan for the project.
She decided to throw out a quick sketch for the art project.
Example
You should throw out your toothbrush every three months.
Please throw out that old chair, it's broken.
Don't throw out the receipt, we might need it later.
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