throw to the wolves
Betray for survival
To throw someone to the wolves is to abandon them to a hostile fate, especially to protect oneself.
The image is of sacrificing one person to satisfy attackers: When the scandal broke, the CEO threw his assistant to the wolves.
Often implies betrayal by those who should offer protection.
Unfairly blamed person
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- betrayViolate a trust
- abandonLeave behind permanently
- desertTo leave behind completely
forsake · expose · victim · blame · sellout · backstab · set up · offer up
Thin fiber piece
- maroonDark brownish-red hue
- leaveSanctioned time away
- desertTo leave behind completely
- forsakeAbandon completely
discard · dump · ditch · reject · cast aside · cut loose · leave high and dry · hang out to dry
scapegoat
Unfairly blamed person
desert · forsake · expose · victim · blame · sellout · backstab · set up · offer up · hand over
strand
Thin fiber piece
forsake · discard · dump · ditch · reject · cast aside · cut loose · leave high and dry · hang out to dry · leave behind
throw to the wolvesprotect
Keep from harm
defend · shield · shelter · safeguard · watch over
throw to the wolvesstand by
Remain ready to assist
stick by · support · back up · ride or die · stand up for
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