How to Pronounce "throw away the key"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈki
THROH-uh-WAY-thuh-KEE
θɹˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈiː
thruh-WAY-thuh-KEE
Definition
This idiom means to lock someone up (like in prison) and never let them out, usually as a punishment. It's often used to suggest someone should be punished very harshly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθɹoʊ/ /əˈweɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈki
British English
θɹˈəʊ/ /ɐwˈeɪ/ /ðə, ði/ /kˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THROH-uh-WAY-thuh-KEE
UK
thruh-WAY-thuh-KEE
Listen in Context
Some people think dangerous criminals should be locked up and throw away the key.
He broke the law again! This time, they should throw away the key.
If you hurt someone like that, they will throw away the key.
Honestly, after what he did, I say throw away the key.