Chuck away Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃək/ /əˈweɪ
CHUHK-uh-WAY
tʃˈʌk/ /ɐwˈeɪ
CHUK-uh-WAY
Definition
To throw something away or get rid of it because it is no longer needed or wanted; an informal way to say 'throw away.'
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, chiefly British English. Used in everyday speech for objects, trash, or things with little value; avoid in formal writing. Often used as 'chuck it away,' 'chuck them away.' Synonymous with 'throw away.' Not suitable for talking about important or valuable things.
Spanish: tirar - desechar - botarPortuguese (BR): jogar fora - descartarPortuguese (PT): deitar fora - deitar para o lixoChinese (Simplified): 扔掉 - 丢弃Chinese (Traditional): 扔掉 - 丟棄Hindi: फेंक देना - निकाल देनाArabic: يرمي بعيدًا - يتخلص منBengali: ফেলে দেওয়া - ছুঁড়ে ফেলাRussian: выбросить - выкинутьJapanese: 捨てるVietnamese: vứt điKorean: 버리다Turkish: atmak - fırlatıp atmakUrdu: پھینک دیناIndonesian: buang - lempar
Example Sentences
Please chuck away the old magazines.
basic
He chucked away his broken phone.
basic
Why did you chuck away the receipt?
basic
If you don't want those shoes, just chuck them away.
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I almost chucked away my keys by mistake.
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Don't chuck away your chance to travel because you're nervous.
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