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Meaning of throw to the dogs | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To throw away as useless.
idiomatic
To remove or cast out someone or something from one's protection, such as into the streets.
idiomatic
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.

See also

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