throw out

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   Alternative form of throw-out.

2. 2

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

   Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, out.

3. 3

   To discard

   To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.

   • Just throw that pen out if it doesn't write anymore.
   • They decided to throw out the idea because it would have been too expensive.
   • I picked up Eminem and I liked it. He pretty much threw out today's standardized thug/club/dance and stack paper philosophy that a jabillion other rappers have already adapted.
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   1. 4

      To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.

      • The board threw the man out, because he wouldn't cooperate and agree with their plans to remodernize the facility.
      • The ushers threw the woman out of the auditorium, because she kept shouting out insults to the guest of honor when he made his speech.
   2. 5

      To offer an idea for consideration.

      • Let me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?
      • I throw out a challenge to the gay community to dare to walk into this dark corner and offer the light of brotherly love to help these people find themselves.
   3. 6

      To produce in a haphazard fashion.

      • This program keeps throwing out errors.
   4. 7

      To emit.

   5. 8

      To utter carelessly (a remark, suggestion, proposal, etc.).

      • He threw out a couple of half-baked ideas.
   6. 9

      To cause to project.

   7. 10

      To put into a state of confusion.

   8. 11

      To outdistance

      To outdistance; to leave behind.

   9. 12

      To cause or experience debilitating muscle or joint pain in (a body part).

      • ...while he was putting on his coat, after having completed his work, in preparing to leave for home, he threw out his shoulder.
      • But why wasn't Mom there? Sick? No. Threw out her back carrying boxes of blood at a blood drive.

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