Phrasal Verb: Throw Away
to discard
Examples
- Don't throw away glass.
Key rules
- Throw away means discard something you no longer want
- It is separable: throw away the paper or throw the paper away
- With a pronoun, the pronoun goes in the middle: throw it away
- It can also mean waste a chance
Common mistakes
- Throw away it → Throw it away
💡 Tip: Use "throw away" for rubbish and "give away" for things you donate.