throw to the wolves
English
Verb
throw
to the
wolves
(
idiomatic
)
To
sacrifice
someone, especially in an attempt to
save
oneself.
(
idiomatic
)
To
remove
or
cast
out someone or something out of one's
protection
, such as onto the streets, especially towards
predators
.
Synonyms
throw to the dogs
throw to the lions
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