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throw aside

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throw someone or something aside

 

1. Lit. to cast someone or something to the side. He threw his child aside just as the car was about to run him down. Don't just throw aside the wrapper!

2. Fig. to get rid of someone or something. He threw his wife aside and took up with a younger woman. Don't throw aside material that might still be useful.

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throw aside

v.

To discard or reject something or someone: The clerk threw aside the receipt. The officer gave me a ticket, but I threw it aside.

See also: aside, throw