sacrificial lamb en · NOUN
Meanings
- A lamb killed as an offering to the gods.
- (broadly, figuratively) A person who is sacrificed (not literally) for the greater good of some cause.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sacrificial lambs | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (12)
it agnello sacrificale (person) · it agnello sacrificale (lamb) · de Bauernopfer (person) · fi uhrilammas (person) · sk obetný baránok (lamb) · pt boi de piranha (person) · kk ақсарбас (lamb) · sv offerlamm (lamb) · pl kozioł ofiarny (person) · fi uhrilammas (lamb) · de Opferlamm (lamb) · sv offerlamm (person)