ˌthrow sth aˈway

ˌthrow sth aˈway
phrasal verb
1) to get rid of something that you no longer want
Have you thrown the papers away?[/ex]
2) to waste something such as an opportunity or advantage
They lost the game after throwing away a two-goal lead.[/ex]

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