Definition of Pull the rug out from under someone

1. Verb. (idiomatic) To suddenly remove support from someone. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Pull The Rug Out From Under Someone

pull someone's chestnuts out of the fire
pull someone's fat out of the fire
pull someone's leg
pull someone down a peg
pull station
pull strings
pull teeth
pull the fat out of the fire
pull the fire alarm
pull the leg of
pull the other leg
pull the other one, it's got bells on
pull the plug
pull the reins in on someone
pull the reins in on something
pull the rug out from under someone (current term)
pull the string
pull the trigger
pull the wool over somebody's eyes
pull the wool over someone's eyes
pull through
pull together
pull up
pull up a pew
pull up short
pull up stakes
pull up stumps
pull wires
pulla
pullable

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