throw over
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throw over

transitive verb

Definition of THROW OVER

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

Examples of THROW OVER

  1. <if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles>

First Known Use of THROW OVER

1835

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