throw overboard

• Etwas oder jemanden aufgeben, fallen lassen oder ablehnen, oft plötzlich oder ohne Zögern; ursprünglich ein seemännischer Ausdruck dafür, etwas von einem Schiff ins Wasser zu werfen.

To discard, abandon, or reject someone or something, often suddenly or without consideration. Originally a nautical term meaning to toss something off a ship into the water.

1. Discard or abandonB2informal

   To get rid of something or someone, especially in a sudden or harsh way.

   Über Bord werfen

   • The company threw the old project overboard to focus on new ideas.
   • He threw his principles overboard for a quick profit.
   • They decided to throw the plan overboard after the budget cuts.

2. Literal: throw from a shipB1formal

   To physically throw something or someone off a ship into the water.

   Über Bord werfen

   • The sailors threw the cargo overboard to lighten the ship.
   • During the storm, they had to throw some supplies overboard.
   • The pirates threatened to throw the prisoners overboard.