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Throw to the wolves
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
2.
Verb
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
fall on one's sword
offer up
eat one's young
sacrifice
throw under a bus
cut one's own throat
throw to the wind
give one's eye-teeth
throw under the bus
throw to the winds
goat
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