Meaning of 'Like lambs to the slaughter'
What does the saying 'Like lambs to the slaughter' mean?
Idiom: Like lambs to the slaughter
Meaning:
If somebody does something unpleasant without any resistance, they go like lambs to the slaughter.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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