Toss out Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɔs/ /ˈaʊt
TAWSS-owt
tˈɒs/ /ˈaʊt
TOSS-owt
Definition
To throw something away or get rid of it. It can also mean to suggest an idea casually or to remove someone from a group or place.
Usage & Nuances
Informal phrasal verb, often used for physically throwing away something ('toss out the trash'), but can also mean making a quick suggestion ('toss out an idea'). Sometimes used for expelling someone ('toss out of class'). Do not use in formal writing.
Spanish: tirar - desechar - echarPortuguese (BR): jogar fora - descartarPortuguese (PT): deitar fora - descartarChinese (Simplified): 扔掉 - 丢弃Chinese (Traditional): 扔掉 - 丟棄Hindi: फेंक देना - निकाल देनाArabic: يرمي - يتخلص منBengali: ফেলে দেওয়া - বাতিল করা - বের করে দেওয়াRussian: выбросить - предложить (идею) - выгнатьJapanese: 捨てる - 追い出す - 提案するVietnamese: vứt đi - loại ra - đuổi khỏiKorean: 버리다 - 내쫓다 - 제안하다Turkish: atmak - önermek (fikir) - kovmakUrdu: پھینک دینا - نکال دینا - رائے دیناIndonesian: membuang - mengusir - mengusulkan
Example Sentences
Please toss out those old newspapers.
basic
Don’t just toss out your food if you can save it for later.
basic
He got angry and was tossed out of the club.
basic
Let’s toss out some ideas for the weekend trip.
natural
I’m going to toss out these shoes—they’re falling apart.
natural
The teacher tossed out a quick question before ending class.
natural