throw overboard

• Jeter ou rejeter quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent soudainement ou sans réflexion. À l'origine un terme maritime signifiant lancer quelque chose par-dessus bord d'un navire.

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.

   jeter par-dessus bord

   • 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.

   jeter par-dessus bord

   • 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.