Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw someone to the wolves
idiom
/θroʊ ˈsʌmwʌn tʊ ðə wʊlvz/
Definition
To abandon someone in a difficult or dangerous situation, often leaving them to face the consequences alone.
Examples
- During the meeting, the manager threw his team member to the wolves by blaming him for the project’s failure.
- She felt betrayed when her colleague threw her to the wolves instead of defending her during the criticism.
Meaning
This phrase suggests a scenario where a person is betrayed or sacrificed in order to save oneself or gain favor from others.
Synonyms
- abandon
- betray
- sacrifice
- desert
