Do the dirty on somebody

verb phrase

To betray or treat someone unfairly.

I can't believe my business partner did the dirty on me and stole our clients.
Visual representation of "do the dirty on somebody" - To betray or treat someone unfairly

Often appears as...

  • do the dirty on a friend
  • do the dirty on a partner

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To betray or treat someone unfairly.

I can't believe my business partner did the dirty on me and stole our clients.
Visual representation of "do the dirty on somebody" - To betray or treat someone unfairly

Often appears as...

  • do the dirty on a friend
  • do the dirty on a partner

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "do the dirty on somebody"
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Emotional Weight

The phrase can have strong emotional impact, implying deep betrayal.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
She really did the dirty on me by spreading rumors.
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Informal Usage

It's casual and might be inappropriate in formal settings like business meetings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Jon did the dirty on us in the worst possible way.
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Negative Connotation

Using this phrase can show that you feel wronged and upset.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After she did the dirty on me, I lost all trust in her.
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Emotional Weight

The phrase can have strong emotional impact, implying deep betrayal.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
She really did the dirty on me by spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

It's casual and might be inappropriate in formal settings like business meetings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Jon did the dirty on us in the worst possible way.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Using this phrase can show that you feel wronged and upset.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After she did the dirty on me, I lost all trust in her.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Emotional Weight

The phrase can have strong emotional impact, implying deep betrayal.

Illustration for Emotional Weight
She really did the dirty on me by spreading rumors.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

It's casual and might be inappropriate in formal settings like business meetings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Jon did the dirty on us in the worst possible way.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Negative Connotation

Using this phrase can show that you feel wronged and upset.

Illustration for Negative Connotation
After she did the dirty on me, I lost all trust in her.
Visual representation of the word "Do the dirty on somebody"

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