Question 1

What does "throw the baby out with the bathwater" mean?

Accepted Answer

To accidentally discard something valuable while trying to get rid of something unwanted.

Question 2

How do you use "throw the baby out with the bathwater" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

In reforming the education system, we must not throw the baby out with the bathwater.

Question 3

Is "throw the baby out with the bathwater" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"throw the baby out with the bathwater" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used to caution against over-correction when eliminating a problem, lest something important be lost.