Throw aside
verb
To discard or disregard someone or something.
John threw aside his old bike when he got a new one.
Often appears as...
- throw aside caution
- throw aside doubts
verb
To reject or cast off someone or something.
He threw aside his family's traditions in an attempt to assert his own identity.
Often appears as...
- throw aside traditions
- throw aside beliefs
verb
To discard or disregard someone or something.
John threw aside his old bike when he got a new one.
Often appears as...
- throw aside caution
- throw aside doubts
verb
To reject or cast off someone or something.
He threw aside his family's traditions in an attempt to assert his own identity.
Often appears as...
- throw aside traditions
- throw aside beliefs
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'throw aside' can imply a strong emotional detachment from what is being discarded.
She threw aside her insecurities and chased her dreams.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase can be used metaphorically to describe discarding abstract concepts.
The artist threw aside convention in his latest work.
Pro Tip 3/3Abruptness
'Throw aside' can suggest a sudden or impulsive action.
He threw aside his plans and went on an adventure.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'throw aside' can imply a strong emotional detachment from what is being discarded.
She threw aside her insecurities and chased her dreams.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase can be used metaphorically to describe discarding abstract concepts.
The artist threw aside convention in his latest work.
Pro Tip 3/3Abruptness
'Throw aside' can suggest a sudden or impulsive action.
He threw aside his plans and went on an adventure.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Using 'throw aside' can imply a strong emotional detachment from what is being discarded.
She threw aside her insecurities and chased her dreams.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphorical Use
This phrase can be used metaphorically to describe discarding abstract concepts.
The artist threw aside convention in his latest work.
Pro Tip 3/3Abruptness
'Throw aside' can suggest a sudden or impulsive action.
He threw aside his plans and went on an adventure.
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