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throws money away

throws money away is the third-person singular simple present indicative of throw money away.

Meaning of throw money away

Verb

throw money away (third-person singular simple present throws money away, present participle throwing money away, simple past threw money away, past participle thrown money away)

  1. (idiomatic) To spend money foolishly or indiscriminately; to waste money without regard of the consequences.
    • The young boy liked to throw money away at the video arcade and candy store.

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What is throws money away the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Throws money away is the third-person singular simple present indicative of throw money away.

Words near throws money away in the dictionary

  1. throws in the towel
  2. throws in with
  3. throws it back
  4. throws light on
  5. throws money around
  6. throws money away
  7. throws nickels around like manhole covers
  8. throws of the dice
  9. throws off
  10. throws off balance
  11. throws off on

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