toss out
phrasal verb
tossed out; tossing out; tosses out
Definition of toss out
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1
: to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, etc. : to throw (something) out
It's time to toss out those bananas. Did you toss the newspapers out already?
2
: to refuse to accept or consider (something)
His testimony was tossed out by the judge.
3
: to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : to suggest
She tossed out a couple of ideas for improving the company's website.
4
: to force (someone) to leave a place
They tossed him out of the bar after he started a fight.
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“Toss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss%20out. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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