What does "Stab in the back" mean?

betray someone

Synonym: betray, deceive Opposite: support, defend

"Stab in the back" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Anyway, next thing I know, the guy stabs me in the back like... like right here!

Brooklyn Nine-Nine S2E2

I can't believe you stabbed me in the back.

Gossip Girl S4E13

Explain how you stabbed me in the back right to my face?

How I Met Your Mother S4E10

I just got stabbed in the back.

Modern Family S7E9

I'm not gonna stab you in the back or anything, so...

Parks and Recreation S2E20

Helps me work out the kinks since I got stabbed in the back.

Suits S2E16

who stabbed Koothrappali in the back with the weapon of indifference

The Big Bang Theory S7E3

And Dwight is like a monkey that stabs the tiger in the back with a stick.

The Office S3E3

"Stab in the back" in TV shows & movies

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