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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To suggest or mention an idea tentatively, for others to consider (informal)

Example sentence
I'll just throw this idea out there and see what you think.
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Common pattern: throw out + idea/suggestion (noun)

throw out an idea

throw out a suggestion

throw something out there

just throw it out there

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Separable usage
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She threw out a suggestion during the brainstorm. ✅ (Correct)

She threw a suggestion out during the brainstorm. ✅ (Correct)

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To evict or expel someone from a place

Example sentence
He was thrown out of the bar for fighting.
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Common pattern: throw + person + out (of + place)

throw someone out of a bar

throw someone out of the house

get thrown out of school

throw the tenant out

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Separable usage
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The bouncer threw the drunk man out of the club. ✅ (Correct)

The bouncer threw out of the club the drunk man. ❌ (Incorrect — the object comes right after "threw," before "out of")

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Meaning 1 of 3
Definition

To reject or dismiss an idea, proposal, or legal case

Example sentence
The judge threw out the case due to lack of evidence.
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Common pattern: throw out + idea/case (noun)

throw out a case

throw out a proposal

throw out an idea

throw out a lawsuit

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Separable usage
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They threw out his proposal during the meeting. ✅ (Correct)

They threw his proposal out during the meeting. ✅ (Correct)

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