throws to the wolves

A form of throw to the wolves — To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of throw to the wolves
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APA

throws to the wolves. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/throws%20to%20the%20wolves

MLA

“throws to the wolves.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/throws%20to%20the%20wolves. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “throws to the wolves,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/throws%20to%20the%20wolves.

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