a lamb/lambs to the slaughter
like a lamb to (the) slaughter
Without concern for what is to come (because one does not foresee the trouble ahead). This phrase comes from the Bible. When I did business with Michael, I was like a lamb to the slaughter—I had no idea he was such a criminal mastermind. The poor kid and his defense team weren't aware of what the prosecution had in store—it was like lambs to slaughter the moment the trial began.
See also: lamb, like, slaughter
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
(like) a lamb/lambs to the ˈslaughter
(do something or go somewhere) without protesting, probably because you do not realize that you are in danger: When the war started, thousands of young men went off to fight, like lambs to the slaughter. Slaughter is the killing of animals for their meat.
See also: lamb, slaughter
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- like a lamb to (the) slaughter
- like a lamb to the slaughter
- like lambs to the slaughter
- like a lamb being led to (the) slaughter
- slaughter
- like pigs to the slaughter
- like a pig being led to (the) slaughter
- like a pig to (the) slaughter
- great minds
- great minds think alike