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Definition throw someone to the wolves in American English

throw someone to the wolves phrase

phrase
1

to put someone in a situation in which they are severely criticized or attacked, and not try to protect them

Example

When the senator made yet another mistake, his colleagues threw him to the wolves.

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Definition throw someone to the wolves in American English