Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spike someone's guns
idiom
/spaɪk ˈsʌmˌwʌnz ɡʌnz/
Definition
To undermine someone’s plans or intentions, especially by taking preemptive action.
Examples
- They thought they had a solid plan until she decided to spike their guns at the last minute.
- The unexpected report from the rival company spiked their guns right before the launch.
Meaning
This phrase is often used in a figurative sense to describe a situation where one person tries to disrupt or thwart another’s strategy or efforts.
Synonyms
- Undermine
- Thwart
- Foil
- Sabotage
