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throwing to the wolves

throwing to the wolves is the present participle and gerund of throw to the wolves.

Meaning of throw to the wolves

Verb

throw to the wolves (third-person singular simple present throws to the wolves, present participle throwing to the wolves, simple past threw to the wolves, past participle thrown to the wolves)

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

Questions about throwing to the wolves

What is throwing to the wolves the present participle and gerund of?
Throwing to the wolves is the present participle and gerund of throw to the wolves.

Words near throwing to the wolves in the dictionary

  1. throwing them bows
  2. throwing things at the wall and seeing what sticks
  3. throwing to the dogs
  4. throwing to the lions
  5. throwing to the winds
  6. throwing to the wolves
  7. throwing together
  8. throwing under a bus
  9. throwing under the bus
  10. throwing up
  11. throwing up one's hands

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