English · Phrasal verb Attested

throw over

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To discard or give up (a plan or project, etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bỏ hoặc từ bỏ

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I failed to strike anything of any benefit at all, and I became entirely disgusted and threw the whole thing over.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To break off relations with (a friend, romantic partner etc.).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Chấm dứt quan hệ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “throw over” mean?

To discard or give up (a plan or project, etc.).

Is “throw over” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.