Treat somebody like dirt

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phrase

To treat someone very badly or with no respect.

She is always treating her employees like dirt
Visual representation of "treat somebody like dirt" - To treat someone very badly or with no respect

Often appears as...

  • behave like dirt
  • feel like dirt

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

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Negative Connotations

This phrase strongly expresses disrespect and should be used with caution due to its harshness.

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John's remarks about her work were so cruel, he was treating her like dirt.
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Emotional Impact

Using this phrase showcases the speaker's disapproval of how someone is being treated.

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When he ignored her contribution to the project, he was treating her like dirt.
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Informal Expression

It's informal and best used in casual conversations, not in formal contexts like business or writing.

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I quit the job because my boss treated me like dirt.
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