throw over

relationship action

The phrase "throw over" is often used to describe the act of ending a relationship or giving up on something.

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Definition

B2Relationships

(informal)To end a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.

Example

She decided to throw over her boyfriend after three years together.

B2General

(informal)To abandon or discard a plan, project, or idea.

Example

He threw over his plans to travel abroad and decided to stay home instead.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "throw over":

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