Throw to the wolves Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To abandon someone and leave them to face danger, criticism, or trouble without support. Often used when someone is made to deal with a tough situation alone.
Usage & Nuances
This is an idiom, not literal. Used mainly in negative or critical situations, often about workplace politics. Similar in tone to 'leave someone high and dry.' Not formal but common in both spoken and written English.
Example Sentences
They threw him to the wolves when problems started.
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I felt like my boss threw me to the wolves at the meeting.
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Don’t throw your friends to the wolves when things get tough.
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After the mistake, the company just threw her to the wolves instead of helping her fix it.
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He wasn’t prepared for the interview; his teacher basically threw him to the wolves.
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Some managers throw their staff to the wolves to avoid blame themselves.
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