Stitch up

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verb

To harm or put someone in a difficult situation by making them look guilty for something they didn't do.

The accused man claims that the police stitched him up.
Visual representation of "stitch up" - To harm or put someone in a difficult situation by making them look guilty for something they didn't do

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Informal

Idiomatic

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Negative Connotation

Implies intentional harm or deceit, often in a legal or official context.

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She felt her co-worker stitched her up by taking credit for her work.
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Idiomatic Usage

Used figuratively and not taken literally; no actual stitching is involved.

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When he lost his job over false accusations, he knew he’d been stitched up.
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Cultural Sensitivity

In some cultures, accusing someone of stitching you up might imply serious misconduct.

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After the trial, the media claimed that the defendant was stitched up.
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