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Meaning of throw to the wolves | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
idiomatic
To remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as onto the streets, especially towards predators.
idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch den Wölfen zum Fraß vorwerfen

CEFR level

C2

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

See also

throw together throw true throw under a bus throw under the bus throw up throw up one's hands