Stabbed in the back
Pronunciation: /ˈstæbd ˈɪn ˈðə ˈbæk/
Stabbed in the back (phrase)
- To harm someone secretly after they trusted you, often by helping their enemy or breaking a promise.
- To act against a colleague or team member in a hidden way, such as reporting them unfairly or taking credit.
Examples
- I trusted my friend, and I felt stabbed in the back.
- When my friend lied, I felt stabbed in the back.