a knife in the back
a knife in the back
A grievous or supreme act of treachery or betrayal. (Usually preceding "of/for (someone).") This revelation regarding the governor's longstanding misappropriation of public funds is sure to be a knife in the back of his constituency, as well as every taxpayer in the state.
See also: back, knife
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- a stab in the back
- stab in the back
- stab in the back, a
- be/come under fire
- come under fire
- (well,) I'll be hanged!
- (well,) I'll be!
- I'll be hanged
- I'll be!
- I'll be damned