threw to the wolves
Offered up callously
To throw someone to the wolves is to abandon them to hostile forces or harsh judgment, typically to protect oneself.
The image is of sacrificing one person to save others: When the scandal broke, the company threw their CEO to the wolves.
Often used when someone is made a scapegoat or left to face criticism alone.
- cast asideReject or discard
- backstabbedTreacherously harmed by ally
- double-crossedBetrayed by supposed ally
- sold down the riverTreacherously abandoned for gain
- hung out to dryLeft to face consequences alone
fall guy · left in the lurch · set up to fail · fend for oneself · lamb to the slaughter · scapegoat · sacrificial lamb · sold out · Judas kiss · forsaken · left for dead · sink or swim · cut loose · cut adrift · let down · washed one's hands of · out in the cold · collateral damage
threw to the wolvesprotected
Kept from harm
defended · shielded · had someone's back · sheltered · safeguarded
threw to the wolvesstood by
Supported or awaited
backed up · supported · stood with · rallied behind · championed
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