throw someone under the bus
idiom
To betray or sacrifice someone for personal gain or to avoid trouble
- 1He threw his colleague under the bus to save his own job.
- 2She felt betrayed when her friend threw her under the bus during the meeting.
It means to blame or harm someone else to protect yourself or benefit yourself. It's like when you let someone else take the blame for something you did wrong. It's not fair or honest.
Remember, throwing someone under the bus is not just about avoiding trouble, but also about gaining an advantage for yourself. It's important to always consider the consequences of your actions on others.
at the car cleaning station
Unexpected Betrayal
Michael
I can't believe Tom blamed me for the broken vacuum cleaner.
Deborah
Really? That's not fair. He should own up to his mistakes.
Michael
Yeah, he totally threw me under the bus to save himself.
Deborah
That's rough. You deserve better than that.
during a group project discussion
The Group Project Dilemma
Kimberly
I can't believe Mark blamed me for the missing report.
Jeffrey
Yeah, he really threw you under the bus to save himself.
Kimberly
It's so unfair, especially since I did most of the work.
Jeffrey
I know, but everyone saw what really happened.
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Similar to "throw someone under the bus":
- 1betray
- 2sacrifice
- 3blame