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It is from a Biblical quote, but it means exactly what it seems to mean. You are leading someone (or a literal baby sheep in some cases) to be destroyed. In idiomatic meaning, "slaughter" can refer to anything catastrophic, and the "lamb" is someone who is naive and innocent, unsuspecting that you are taking them into a bad situation. You might hear this said sarcastically when someone is being gullible.
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Who is the lamb in Lamb to the Slaughter?
The police officers
What is a slaughter lamb?
The correct phrase is "leading a lamb to slaughter." See the related question below for the meaning. This is both an idiom and a literal phrase depending on whether or not you actually have a baby sheep.
Why is lamb to the slaughter by roald dahl called that?
The title "Lamb to the Slaughter" refers to the idea that someone is unsuspectingly led to their demise, much like a lamb being led to slaughter. In the story, the main character uses a leg of lamb as a weapon to kill her husband after he tells her unexpected news, thus being metaphorically compared to a lamb led to slaughter.
What the police think happen to Patrick lamb of slaughter?
In "Lamb to the Slaughter," the police initially think that Patrick Maloney was killed by a burglar based on the evidence at the crime scene. However, the real culprit, his wife Mary Maloney, cleverly disposes of the murder weapon and serves the leg of lamb used to kill him to the detectives investigating the case, leading them to believe she is innocent.
What rhymes with firstborn daughter?
lamb to the slaughter
Is the Lamb to the Slaughter based on a real event?
No
Who is the dynamic character in lamb to the slaughter?
Mary maloney
What is the Crisis in Lamb To The Slaughter?
a women who kill her husband
When was Lamb to the Slaughter created?
In Germany, In The 60's...And NoNeed To Thank Me, Just Do Your Work ;)
What country is the leading exporter of lamb and mutton?
Australia is the leading exporter of lamb and mutton.
What are the release dates for Chicago Hope - 1994 Lamb to the Slaughter 3-24?
Chicago Hope - 1994 Lamb to the Slaughter 3-24 was released on: USA: 5 May 1997
What actors and actresses appeared in Lamb to the Slaughter - 2008?
The cast of Lamb to the Slaughter - 2008 includes: Bryan Baca as Husband Jesse Klemp as Molly Anthony Lashgari as Detective Scott
