throw away
يرمي
بهطور تحتاللفظی: to propel (throw) in a direction away from oneself (away)
Use `throw away` for physical trash or when you waste a perfectly good opportunity.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- To put something in the trash permanently.
- Can be used for physical objects or wasted opportunities.
- Place 'it' or 'them' in the middle: 'throw it away'.
معنی
This phrase means to put something in the trash because you don't need it anymore. It's about getting rid of things that are old, broken, or useless.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Cleaning the kitchen
Can you throw away those old leftovers in the fridge?
Can you throw away those old leftovers in the fridge?
In a business meeting
We shouldn't throw away this chance to partner with them.
We shouldn't throw away this chance to partner with them.
Texting a roommate
Hey, don't throw away that box! I need it for moving.
Hey, don't throw away that box! I need it for moving.
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase reflects a modern consumerist society where items are often disposable. In recent years, 'throw-away culture' has become a negative term used by environmentalists to describe wastefulness. Interestingly, the phrase is also used metaphorically in music and sports to describe wasting a lead or a talent.
The 'It' Rule
Always put 'it' or 'them' in the middle. 'Throw it away' sounds natural; 'Throw away it' is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Recycle vs. Throw Away
In eco-conscious cities, saying 'throw away' for a plastic bottle might get you a funny look. Use 'recycle' if it's not going to the landfill!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- To put something in the trash permanently.
- Can be used for physical objects or wasted opportunities.
- Place 'it' or 'them' in the middle: 'throw it away'.
What It Means
Throw away is your go-to phrase for cleaning up. It means moving something from your hand into the bin. You use it for physical trash like old papers. You also use it for things you don't want anymore. It implies the item is gone for good. Don't expect to see it again!
How To Use It
This is a 'separable' phrasal verb. That sounds fancy, but it's simple. You can say throw away the trash. You can also say throw the trash away. Both are perfect. If you use a pronoun like it, you must put it in the middle. Always say throw it away. Never say throw away it—that sounds a bit robotic!
When To Use It
Use it every day at home or work. Use it when you are decluttering your room. Use it when you finish a snack and need a bin. It's great for talking about missed opportunities too. If you waste a chance, you throw away an opportunity. It feels a bit more dramatic that way.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for people! You don't throw away a friend. If you want to say you ended a relationship, use break up. Also, don't use it for recycling. If you are being eco-friendly, say recycle. Throw away usually means it's going to a landfill.
Cultural Background
In many English-speaking cultures, there is a big 'throw-away' culture. This means people buy things, use them once, and bin them. However, people are becoming more conscious now. You might hear people say, "Don't throw that away!" because they want to donate it. It’s a word that sits right in the middle of the consumerism debate.
Common Variations
In the UK, you might hear throw out. It means the exact same thing. In the US, trash it is a common slang version. If you want to sound more formal, use dispose of. But for a coffee with friends, throw away is the king of phrases.
نکات کاربردی
This phrase is perfectly safe for 95% of situations. Just remember the word order with pronouns (throw IT away) and you'll sound like a pro.
The 'It' Rule
Always put 'it' or 'them' in the middle. 'Throw it away' sounds natural; 'Throw away it' is a common mistake that marks you as a beginner.
Recycle vs. Throw Away
In eco-conscious cities, saying 'throw away' for a plastic bottle might get you a funny look. Use 'recycle' if it's not going to the landfill!
Throwaway Lines
In movies, a 'throwaway line' is a joke or comment said quickly without much importance. It's a cool bit of industry slang!
مثالها
6Can you throw away those old leftovers in the fridge?
Can you throw away those old leftovers in the fridge?
Standard use for physical waste.
We shouldn't throw away this chance to partner with them.
We shouldn't throw away this chance to partner with them.
Metaphorical use meaning 'to waste'.
Hey, don't throw away that box! I need it for moving.
Hey, don't throw away that box! I need it for moving.
A direct request in a casual text.
It's broken beyond repair, so I had to throw it away.
It's broken beyond repair, so I had to throw it away.
Notice 'it' is in the middle of the phrase.
Are you keeping these socks, or should I throw them away before they walk off?
Are you keeping these socks, or should I throw them away before they walk off?
Using humor to suggest something is very dirty.
I felt like I was throwing away my future by quitting school.
I felt like I was throwing away my future by quitting school.
Expressing deep regret about a life choice.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word order for the pronoun.
That milk is sour. Please ___.
When using a pronoun like 'it', it must go between 'throw' and 'away'.
Complete the metaphorical sentence.
Don't ___ your vote; every ballot counts!
'Throw away' is used here to mean wasting something valuable like a vote.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Throw Away'
Used with friends/family
Trash it!
Standard everyday English
Throw it away.
Professional or technical
Dispose of the items.
Where to use 'Throw Away'
Cleaning
Old newspapers
Regret
Wasted talent
Kitchen
Expired food
Office
Shredded files
سوالات متداول
10 سوالThere is almost no difference! 'Throw out' is slightly more common in British English, while 'throw away' is universal.
No, that would be very rude or confusing. Use 'get rid of' or 'break up with' for relationships.
It is neutral. For a very formal report, use dispose of or discard instead.
This is a metaphor. It means someone is making very bad choices that ruin their future opportunities.
No, you must say I threw it away. The pronoun always goes in the middle.
It refers to a society that over-consumes and creates too much trash by not repairing things.
Yes, trash it is a more slang/informal way to say the same thing, common in the US.
The past tense is threw away. For example: 'I threw away my old shoes yesterday.'
Usually, we say delete. However, you can say 'I threw away that draft' if you mean you abandoned the idea.
The opposite would be keep, save, or hold onto.
عبارات مرتبط
Get rid of
Dispose of
Toss out
Discard
Chop (Slang)
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