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throw aside

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of discard.


Examples
SIMPLE

Please do not throw aside your old clothes.

CONTEXTUAL

He decided to throw aside his old habits and start a healthier lifestyle today.

COMPLEX

The author chose to throw aside the traditional rules of storytelling to create a truly unique and experimental novel.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all kidding aside

    Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.

  2. 02

    brush aside

    To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.

  3. 03

    cast aside

    Synonym of discard.

  4. 04

    lock someone up and throw away the key

    To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

  5. 05

    stone's throw

    A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.

  6. 06

    sweep aside

    To overcome an obstacle with little effort.

  7. 07

    throw a bone to

    To provide support or assistance to, especially in one particular way or to a limited extent; to make a concession to.

  8. 08

    throw a fit

    To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.

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