throw out
/ˈθɹəʊ ˌaʊt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.82 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
Alternative form of throw-out.
verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, out.
verb
To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
verb
To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
verb
To offer an idea for consideration.
Example Sentences
- "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."
Etymology
From throw + out.