throw somebody under the bus
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throw somebody under the bus — idiom
1. To let someone else take the blame or suffer harm in order to protect yourself o
1.idiom
Definition
To let someone else take the blame or suffer harm in order to protect yourself or get a benefit.
Example
Mia threw her teammate under the bus to avoid getting in trouble.
When the project failed, did the manager throw anyone under the bus?