pitch out — to throw something away or discard something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to throw something away or discard something
Pronunciation (IPA): /pɪtʃ aʊt/
Example Sentences
- My mom always tells me to pitch out expired food from the refrigerator.
- The coach decided to pitch out to avoid loading the bases with runners.
- I should pitch out these love letters from my ex-boyfriend before my current boyfriend finds them!
pitch out
VERB[/pɪtʃ aʊt/]
to throw something away or discard something
to throw something away or discard something
Pitch out the old, ditch out the mess, switch out for success!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pitch out is a compound phrasal verb combining pitch (to throw) and out (away, outside), originating from the literal action of throwing something outward or discarding it. The term emerged in English to describe the physical act of propelling an object away from oneself.
Breakdown
pitch (to throw, cast) + out (away, outside, forth). The prefix 'out' intensifies the action of throwing by emphasizing the direction away from a central point or location.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom always tells me to pitch out expired food from the refrigerator.”
“The coach decided to pitch out to avoid loading the bases with runners.”
“I should pitch out these love letters from my ex-boyfriend before my current boyfriend finds them!”
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