Usually means: Abandon someone to harsh fate.
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  1. throw to the wolves: Merriam-Webster
  2. throw to the wolves: Collins English Dictionary
  3. throw to the wolves: Wiktionary
  4. Throw to the wolves: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia
  5. throw to the wolves: TheFreeDictionary.com

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  1. throw to the wolves: Medical dictionary

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  1. throw to the wolves: Idioms

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  1. throw to the wolves: Urban Dictionary

Definitions from Wiktionary (throw to the wolves)

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

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