Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
do someone dirty
idiom
/duː ˈsʌmwʌn ˈdɜːrti/
Definition
To treat someone unfairly or dishonestly.
Examples
- After all the help I gave him, I can’t believe he would do me dirty like that.
- She did her coworker dirty by taking credit for his ideas.
- It’s not right to do someone dirty just because you want to get ahead.
Meaning
The phrase ‘do someone dirty’ means to betray or harm someone in a way that is unexpected or unjust. It often implies a breach of trust or loyalty.
Synonyms
- betray
- double-cross
- backstab
- undermine
