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"To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself."
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"(idiomatic) To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself."
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"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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"word": "throw to the dogs"
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