The difference between Throw in the towel and Throw to the wolves
When used as verbs, throw in the towel means to quit, whereas throw to the wolves means to sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
check bellow for the other definitions of Throw in the towel and Throw to the wolves
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Throw in the towel as a verb (idiomatic):
To quit; to give up.
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Throw to the wolves as a verb (idiomatic):
To sacrifice someone, especially in an attempt to save oneself.
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Throw to the wolves as a verb (idiomatic):
To remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as onto the streets, especially towards predators.