throw out
to discard or reject
to expel or dismiss, esp forcibly
to construct (something projecting or prominent, such as a wing of a building)
to put forward or offer: the chairman threw out a new proposal
to utter in a casual or indirect manner: to throw out a hint
to confuse or disconcert: the noise threw his concentration out
to give off or emit
cricket (of a fielder) to put (the batsman) out by throwing the ball to hit the wicket
baseball to make a throw to a teammate who in turn puts out (a base runner)
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How to use throw out in a sentence
I had to throw out all of my American conditioning toward the workplace.
By Ann Friedman, Medium The first step is, throw out the hoodie-wearing boy-genius and build a new archetype.
The Daily Beast’s Best Longreads, Sept. 29-Oct 5, 2014 | William Boot | October 5, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis year, states like Pennsylvania and Oregon have seen judges throw out their bans.
Sympathy for the Devils: Scenes From the Social Conservative Collapse | Olivia Nuzzi | June 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn case of riots, emergencies, or World War Z, the Sunshine State may throw out all rules on guns.
And though he got rid of her last week (mistake) I could have watched “dog lover” Kelly throw out zingers on a show of her own.
Just try it once, and you'll see how ingenious it is—only one must be careful not to throw out the elbow in turning out the wrist.
Music-Study in Germany | Amy FayTry to throw out all the good points in the parts taken by the other members of the company.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyVariance appeared to be necessary to their existence; a safety-valve, for the ill humors they could not throw out upon others.
Alone | Marion HarlandThe Lords are in a corner; they've got to fight now or never, and I think they will throw out the Budget.
The New Machiavelli | Herbert George WellsOf course I can lower your tea in a tin bucket, and if it should rain I can throw out umbrellas.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas Wiggin
Other Idioms and Phrases with throw out
Give off, emit, as in That flashlight throws out a powerful beam. [Mid-1700s] Also see throw off, def. 2.
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