Throw somebody/something overboard

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Literally, to throw someone or something out of a boat into the water.

The crew had to throw some cargo overboard to prevent the ship from sinking.
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Often appears as...

  • throw cargo overboard
  • throw excess weight overboard
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Emergency Action

Used when drastic measures are required to solve a critical problem, like to prevent a disaster.

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To stop the flooding, they had to throw the damaged equipment overboard.
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Historical Usage

Originates from maritime practices, symbolizing the need for immediate, decisive action.

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Pirates would often throw captives overboard if they were seen as a threat.
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Literally Physical

Involves physically removing something tangible, not just concepts or ideas.

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In the storm, we had to throw the anchors overboard to stabilize the ship.
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