Throw away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To get rid of something by putting it in the trash or discarding it because it is no longer needed or wanted.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in everyday conversation. Often used for physical objects, but can also refer to wasting opportunities ('throw away a chance'). Don't confuse with 'throw out' (which can sometimes mean 'expel someone'). Common in instructions: 'throw away the wrapper'.
Spanish: tirar - desechar - botarPortuguese (BR): jogar fora - descartarPortuguese (PT): deitar fora - deitar ao lixoChinese (Simplified): 扔掉 - 丢弃Chinese (Traditional): 丟掉 - 扔掉Hindi: फेंक देनाArabic: يرمي - يتخلص منBengali: ফেলে দেওয়া - নষ্ট করাRussian: выбрасывать - упускать (шанс)Japanese: 捨てる - 無駄にするVietnamese: vứt đi - bỏ lỡ (cơ hội)Korean: 버리다 - (기회를) 날리다Turkish: atmak - fırsatı kaçırmakUrdu: پھینک دینا - موقع گنوا دیناIndonesian: membuang - menyia-nyiakan
Example Sentences
She threw away the broken toy.
basic
Please throw away your trash after lunch.
basic
Don't throw away old clothes; you can donate them.
basic
Can you believe he just threw away all those photos?
natural
I almost threw away my ticket by accident.
natural
Don't throw away this chance to travel. You might regret it.
natural