throw something ↔ away phrasal verb ( see also ↑ throw )
1 . to get rid of something that you do not want or need:
I never throw clothes away.
I shouldn’t have thrown away the receipt.
2 . to spend money in a way that is not sensible:
I can’t afford to throw money away.
3 . to waste something good that you have, for example a skill or an opportunity:
This could be the best chance you’ll ever have. Don’t throw it away!