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Threw away an ace

🇬🇧 UK //θruː əˈweɪ ˈən eɪs// 🇺🇸 US //θruː əˈweɪ ən eɪs//

Significato di Threw away an ace

To discard a winning card in a card game or a valuable opportunity.

In simple words: To get rid of a very good card in a game.

Threw away an ace in una frase

• He threw away an ace during the poker game, which cost him the win.
• In a moment of frustration, she threw away an ace without thinking it through.
• To lose the game, he inexplicably threw away an ace at the last minute.
• Throwing away an ace can be a metaphor for missing great opportunities in life.
• She regretted throwing away an ace in the final round of the game.

Come usare Threw away an ace

Used in card games or metaphorically to indicate wasting a good opportunity. Typically informal when used metaphorically.

Grammar pattern

threw away + object

Memory hint

Imagine tossing a winning card into the trash. An 'ace' is a top card!

Parole correlate

Collocations with Threw away an ace

• threw away an opportunity
• threw away a card
• threw away my chances

Synonyms for Threw away an ace

• discarded an ace
• wasted an ace
• disposed of an ace

Common mistakes with Threw away an ace

• Confusing 'threw' with 'throw' when using past tense.
• Misusing 'ace' as a verb instead of a noun.

Domande frequenti su "Threw away an ace"

Cosa significa "Threw away an ace"?

To get rid of a very good card in a game.

Qual è la definizione di "Threw away an ace"?

To discard a winning card in a card game or a valuable opportunity.

Come si usa "Threw away an ace" in una frase?

He threw away an ace during the poker game, which cost him the win.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di "Threw away an ace"?

In a moment of frustration, she threw away an ace without thinking it through.

Quali sono i sinonimi di "Threw away an ace"?

Alcune alternative comuni sono discarded an ace, wasted an ace, disposed of an ace.

Quali parole si abbinano a "Threw away an ace"?

Si abbina spesso a threw away an opportunity, threw away a card, threw away my chances.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con "Threw away an ace"?

Confusing 'threw' with 'throw' when using past tense. Misusing 'ace' as a verb instead of a noun.

Come si pronuncia "Threw away an ace"?

US: //θruː əˈweɪ ən eɪs//, UK: //θruː əˈweɪ ˈən eɪs//. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare "Threw away an ace"?

Used in card games or metaphorically to indicate wasting a good opportunity. Typically informal when used metaphorically.