throw to the dogs »
To remove or cast out someone or something out of one's protection, such as into the streets.
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throw to the wolves »
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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thus and such »
A placeholder or generic name for something.
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top shelf »
Books, magazines, or movies that have adult content, or soft-core porn.
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turn away »
To rotate the body or head so as not to face someone or something.
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under fire »
Criticized or held responsible for something.
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vote with one's feet »
To show a lack of support for something by departing or otherwise absenting oneself.
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vote with one's feet »
To show support for something by going to or otherwise being present somewhere.
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wait up »
To stay awake waiting for somebody to return.
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walk on eggshells »
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something.
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walk the line »
To behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.
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weigh down »
To be too much for someone to cope with.
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wheel around »
To transport someone or something to various locations by pushing a wheeled transporter such as a wheelchair or a wheelbarrow or trolley.
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who pays the piper calls the tune »
One who pays for something controls it.
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window dressing »
A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
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