Do not throw away your chance to win this game.
throw away
idiomTo give lightly, in an offhand manner.
Origin
From throw + away. First attested in the late 14c.
He worked hard for that promotion, so he should not throw away his opportunity by arriving late every day.
It is tragic to see such a talented artist throw away a promising career through a series of careless and impulsive decisions.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
- 02
away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
- 03
bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
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blow the cobwebs away
To make changes for space for new fresh ideas
Last updated April 17, 2026