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Definition

To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.

To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.

To offer an idea for consideration.

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Origins

From throw + out.

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In Context

  • "Just throw that pen out if it doesn't write anymore."
  • "They decided to throw out the idea because it would have been too expensive."
  • "I picked up Eminem and I liked it. He pretty much threw out today's standardized thug/club/dance and stack paper philosophy that a jabillion other rappers have already adapted."
  • "The episode also opens with an inspired bit of business for Homer, who blithely refuses to acquiesce to an elderly neighbor’s utterly reasonable request that he help make the process of selling her house easier by wearing pants when he gallivants about in front of windows, throw out his impressive collection of rotting Jack-O-Lanterns from previous Halloweens and take out his garbage, as it’s attracting wildlife (cue moose and Northern Exposure theme song)."
  • "The board threw the man out, because he wouldn't cooperate and agree with their plans to remodernize the facility."
  • "The ushers threw the woman out of the auditorium, because she kept shouting out insults to the guest of honor when he made his speech."
  • "Let me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?"
  • "I throw out a challenge to the gay community to dare to walk into this dark corner and offer the light of brotherly love to help these people find themselves."
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