Wolf

keep the wolf from the door

Meaning: to have sufficient money to prevent starvation or hunger

Example: Both the man and his wife must work long hours just to keep the wolf from the door. Read on

throw to the wolves

feed, leave or throw to the wolves, dogs or lions Meanings: – allow somebody else to be criticized or attacked, often in order to protect one – to … Read on

cry wolf

Meaning: to keep asking for help, even when you don't need it. When you really need help, no one believes you.

Example: The little boy had cried wolf so many times that when he was really sick no one believed him. Read on