thrown to the lions
Sent to slaughter
To be thrown to the lions is to be abandoned to face hostile forces without protection or support.
The phrase comes from the ancient Roman practice of executing condemned prisoners by releasing them into an arena with wild animals.
Someone thrown to the lions might face angry critics, a brutal interrogation, or public blame: The CEO resigned and left his deputy to be thrown to the lions.
Also fed to the lions.
- cannon fodderTroops treated as disposable
- killCause death
- persecutionSystematic mistreatment of groups
- sacrificial lambOne offered for others' benefit
- executionCompleting a planned task
death · baptism by fire · sacrifice · arena · metaphorically · gladiators · blood sport · spectacle · public execution · scapegoat · set up to fail · Daniel · amphitheater · Colosseum · martyrdom · trial by fire · defenseless · consuming
thrown to the lionsprotected
Kept from harm
shielded · defended · safeguarded · sheltered · wrapped in cotton wool
thrown to the lionsstood by
Supported or awaited
backed up · supported · championed · rallied around · vouched for
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