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throw aside

idiom

Synonym of discard.


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  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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