throw aside
Synonym of discard.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Please do not throw aside your old clothes.”
“He decided to throw aside his old habits and start a healthier lifestyle today.”
“The author chose to throw aside the traditional rules of storytelling to create a truly unique and experimental novel.”
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all kidding aside
Used to attempt to state a serious point in a jocular conversation.
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brush aside
To disregard, dismiss or ignore something, as unimportant.
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cast aside
Synonym of discard.
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lock someone up and throw away the key
To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.
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stone's throw
A short distance, roughly equivalent to how far a person can throw a stone.
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sweep aside
To overcome an obstacle with little effort.
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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.
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throw a fit
To become angry, enraged, or upset; to act or react with an outburst, as by shouting, swearing, etc.
Last updated August 10, 2026