They decided to throw the old rules overboard.
throw overboard
idiomTo reject or expel
The company decided to throw its outdated marketing strategy overboard to focus on social media.
Faced with the urgent need for reform, the committee chose to throw the traditional guidelines overboard in favor of a more flexible approach.
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go overboard
To go too far; to exceed reasonable bounds.
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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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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.
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throw a kiss
To kiss one's hand, then make a gesture as if one was throwing the kiss in a direction towards the recipient.
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throw a monkey wrench in the works
Synonym of throw a spanner in the works.
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throw a monkey wrench into the works
Synonym of throw a spanner into the works.