idioms using “wolf”

Cry wolf

To warn about a nonexistent danger

“We don’t know whether to believe Atsuka-san’s warning about the corporate spying or not; he has been known to cry wolf before.”

Keeps the wolf from the door

Provides enough money to live on

“It isn’t my dream job, but it does keep the wolf from the door.”

Lone wolf

A person who prefers to be alone

“Don’t be offended that Okada-san isn’t attending your party; he’s a bit of a lone wolf.”

A wolf in sheep’s clothing

A dangerous person who appears harmless

“Be careful when negotiating with Sakurai-san; he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing.”

Throw someone to the wolves

To allow someone to be treated roughly or criticized

“The stock brokerage didn’t even try to help their employee who was arrested for making illegal transactions; they just threw him to the wolves.”