throw to the wolves

Speech parts

1. throw to the wolves - Verb

2. throw to the wolves - Phrase

Meaning

(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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

throw to the lions throw to the dogs

Antonyms

stand-by back up stick by

Words in the phrase

throw to the wolves

Close letter words and terms

throw to the lions throw to the wind throw to the winds throw together throw true throw true-to-type