英语词组cut the ground from under somebody/somebody's feet是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

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.

cut the ground from under

Unexpectedly withdraw support or destroy one's foundation, trip someone up. For example, Overriding his veto, Congress cut the ground from under the President. This metaphoric phrase alludes to removing the solid earth from under someone. [Mid-1800s]

cut the ground from under somebody/somebody’s ˈfeet

suddenly spoil somebody’s idea or plan by doing something to stop them from continuing with it: When he announced that all my figures were out of date, he really cut the ground from under my feet.

词组	cut the ground from under somebody/somebody's feet
释义	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. cut the ground from under Unexpectedly withdraw support or destroy one's foundation, trip someone up. For example, Overriding his veto, Congress cut the ground from under the President. This metaphoric phrase alludes to removing the solid earth from under someone. [Mid-1800s] cut the ground from under somebody/somebody’s ˈfeet suddenly spoil somebody’s idea or plan by doing something to stop them from continuing with it: When he announced that all my figures were out of date, he really cut the ground from under my feet.
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