throw to the dogs
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throw to the dogs
verb throws to the dogs · throwing to the dogs · threw to the dogs · thrown to the dogs
- To throw away as useless. Throw physic to the dogs; I'll none of it.
- To remove or cast out someone or something from one's protection, such as into the streets.
- To give up on something valuable. Let's hope it will not throw "to the dogs" its new-found opportunity for winning back public favor and respect.
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title = {throw to the dogs},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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