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Threw away an ace

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

Significado de 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 em uma 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.

Como usar 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!

Palavras relacionadas

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.

Perguntas frequentes sobre "Threw away an ace"

O que significa "Threw away an ace"?

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

Qual é a definição de "Threw away an ace"?

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

Como se usa "Threw away an ace" em uma frase?

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

Pode dar outro exemplo de "Threw away an ace"?

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

Quais são os sinônimos de "Threw away an ace"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são discarded an ace, wasted an ace, disposed of an ace.

Que palavras combinam com "Threw away an ace"?

Costuma combinar com threw away an opportunity, threw away a card, threw away my chances.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "Threw away an ace"?

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

Como se pronuncia "Threw away an ace"?

US: //θruː əˈweɪ ən eɪs//, UK: //θruː əˈweɪ ˈən eɪs//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar "Threw away an ace"?

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