throw under the bus
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To betray or sacrifice someone for selfish reasons.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
bội phản hoặc hy sinh người khác vì lợi ích cá nhân
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Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.
Common questions
What does “throw under the bus” mean?
To betray or sacrifice someone for selfish reasons.
Is “throw under the bus” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.