- throw away an opportunity
- • throw away a chance• throw away an opportunityfail to make use of a chance or opportunity
He threw away a chance to get a good education when he began to work when he was very young.
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throw away an opportunity
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throw away a chance — • throw away a chance • throw away an opportunity fail to make use of a chance or opportunity He threw away a chance to get a good education when he began to work when he was very young … Idioms and examples
throw away — or throw out 1) PHRASAL VERB When you throw away or throw out something that you do not want, you get rid of it, for example by putting it in a rubbish container. [V n P] I never throw anything away... [V P n (not pron)] I m not advising you to… … English dictionary
throw away — transitive verb Date: 1530 1. a. to get rid of as worthless or unnecessary b. discard 2b 2. a. to use in a foolish or wasteful manner ; squander b. to fail to take advantage of ; waste < throw away an opportuni … New Collegiate Dictionary
throw away something — throw away (something) to fail to use an opportunity. Milton threw away his chance of promotion by being late almost every day. It s a chance to audition for the Metropolitan Opera don t throw it away. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of… … New idioms dictionary
throw away — (something) to fail to use an opportunity. Milton threw away his chance of promotion by being late almost every day. It s a chance to audition for the Metropolitan Opera don t throw it away. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of throw away… … New idioms dictionary
throw away — ► throw away 1) discard as useless or unwanted. 2) waste or fail to make use of (an opportunity or advantage). Main Entry: ↑throw … English terms dictionary
throw away — verb 1. throw or cast away (Freq. 5) Put away your worries • Syn: ↑discard, ↑fling, ↑toss, ↑toss out, ↑toss away, ↑chuck out, ↑cast aside … Useful english dictionary
throw away — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms throw away : present tense I/you/we/they throw away he/she/it throws away present participle throwing away past tense threw away past participle thrown away 1) throw away or throw out to get rid of something… … English dictionary
Throw away — fail to use; miss (an opportunity, chance, etc.) … Dictionary of Australian slang
throw away — Australian Slang fail to use; miss (an opportunity, chance, etc.) … English dialects glossary
