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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.
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The protagonist in "Lamb to the Slaughter" is Mary Maloney, a seemingly meek and dutiful housewife who takes drastic action after her husband delivers unexpected news.
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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.
Chicago Hope - 1994 Lamb to the Slaughter 3-24 was released on: USA: 5 May 1997
The cast of Lamb to the Slaughter - 2008 includes: Bryan Baca as Husband Jesse Klemp as Molly Anthony Lashgari as Detective Scott