to the wolves

See: THROW TO THE WOLVES.

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[throw to the wolves] or [throw one to the wolves] or [leave one to the wolves] {v. phr.} 1. To abandon or deliver to destruction. 2. To sacrifice a part […] www.sky-net-eye.com

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