do badly by (someone)
do badly by (someone)
To treat one poorly or disrespectfully. I know I did badly by Colin by not showing up for our study date—I should have at least called him.
See also: badly, by
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- be badly turned out
- be well, badly, etc. turned out
- badly off for (something)
- do badly by (one)
- come out badly
- go down badly
- go down well, badly, etc.
- badly off
- hit (one) when (one) is down
- kick (one) when (one) is down