throw to the wolves
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throw to the wolves (third-person singular simple present throws to the wolves, present participle throwing to the wolves, simple past threw to the wolves, past participle thrown 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.
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sacrifice — see also throw to the lions
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