the knives are out (for somebody)
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the knives are out (for somebody) — idiom
1. People are ready to blame or attack a specific person, often to make them lose t
1.idiom
Definition
People are ready to blame or attack a specific person, often to make them lose their job.
Example
After the project failed, the knives were out for the manager.
Why are the knives out for Sara? She did her best.