throw to the dogs

idiom

The idiom "throw to the dogs" is often used to describe abandoning someone or something to a harsh fate, reflecting the severity and finality of the action.

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Definition

C1General

(informal)To abandon someone to severe criticism or harsh treatment.

Example

After the scandal, the company threw the CEO to the dogs, blaming him for all the issues.

B2General

(informal)To discard something valuable or useful as if it were worthless.

Example

She worked on the project for months, only for the management to throw it to the dogs.

C1General

(informal)To sacrifice someone or something to protect oneself or divert attention from one's own faults.

Example

In an attempt to save his own career, he threw his colleague to the dogs.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "throw to the dogs":

throw to the wolves throw the bull throw out throw about toss out throw the book at throw down throw in call off the dogs throw under the bus throw on dog around throw something in someone's face throw over dog out throw away fuck the dog throw dirt on throwing stick chuck out throw dirt dog in the hunt walk the dog