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throw to the dogs

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To throw away as useless.
    idiomatic
  2. To remove or cast out someone or something from one's protection, such as into the streets.
    idiomatic
  3. To give up on something valuable.
    idiomatic

Examples

“Throw⟳ physic to the dogs; I'll none of it.”
“Let's hope⟳ it will not throw⟳ "to the dogs" its new-found opportunity for winning back public favor and respect⟳.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

throw to the lions throw to the wind throw to the winds throw to the wolves throw together throw true

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