cut the ground from under someone's feet

cut the ground from under(neath) (one's) feet

To suddenly cause problems for one. I plan to cut the ground from underneath the prosecutor's feet with this line of questioning.

do something which leaves someone without a reason or justification for their actions or opinions. informal

词组	cut the ground from under someone's feet
释义	cut the ground from under someone's feet cut the ground from under(neath) (one's) feet To suddenly cause problems for one. I plan to cut the ground from underneath the prosecutor's feet with this line of questioning. See also: cut, feet, ground Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. cut the ground from under someone's feet do something which leaves someone without a reason or justification for their actions or opinions. informal See also: cut, feet, ground Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: cut the ground from under somebody/somebody's feet cut the ground from under(neath) (one's) feet underneath cut the ground out from under cut the ground out from under (one) cut the ground from under cut the ground from under (someone) cut the ground from under someone cut a fat hog cut eyes at
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