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 more ➺

throw to the wolves

Meaning: allow somebody else to be criticized or attacked, often in order to protect one.

Example: Don't try to throw my brother to the wolves. I'll tell you the facts about the entire issue. Read more ➺

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 more ➺