Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
throw someone under the bus
idiomatic expression
/θroʊ ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈʌndər ðə bʌs/
Definition
To betray or sacrifice someone for your own benefit, often to avoid blame or criticism.
Examples
- When the project failed, she threw her colleague under the bus to save her own reputation.
- During the meeting, he was quick to throw his teammates under the bus instead of taking responsibility for the errors.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to describe a situation where someone blames another person for their own mistakes or puts them in a difficult position to save themselves.
Synonyms
- betray
- sacrifice
- blame
- put under the bus
