like a lamb to the slaughter

English

Alternative forms

• as a lamb to the slaughter

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Prepositional phrase

like a lamb to the slaughter

1. (simile) Helplessly and innocently, without knowing the unpleasant consequences.
   • 1993, a-ha - Lamb To The Slaughter

     I went down to the water

     Like a lamb to the slaughter

     Didn't know what was waiting for me there

     Nobody warned me

     Nobody told me

     My excuse is I wasn't prepared