verb #Idioms #English #esl

throw out or toss out {v.}

1. To put somewhere to be destroyed because not wanted.

He didn't need the brush anymore so he threw it out.

Syn.: THROW AWAY (1).

1. To refuse to accept.

The inspector tossed out all the parts that didn't work.

1. To force to leave; dismiss.

When the employees complained too loudly, the owner threw them out.

Syn.: KICK OUT, TURN OUT (1).

1. To cause to be out in baseball by throwing the ball.

The shortstop tossed the runner out. Categories: verb