to-throw-someone-to-the-wolves
🐺 to-throw-someone-to-the-wolves
Concrete Meaning
To abandon someone to a difficult situation or let them take the blame and suffer the consequences to protect yourself.
💬 Context & Examples
Used in harsh corporate, political, or social environments when loyalty is abandoned for self-preservation.
- "When the press found out about the scandal, the CEO quickly threw his assistant to the wolves."
- "I can't believe they threw me to the wolves during that hostile client meeting without any backup."
🧠 Pattern Challenge
Test Yourself
What happens literally if you toss something to a pack of hungry wolves?
Show Answer
The pack will immediately tear it apart and devour it. Metaphorically, you are feeding a person to a hostile group (like the press or angry bosses) so the group attacks them instead of you.