pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet

成語所屬單字pull

pull the rug (out) from under somebody’s feet — 慣用語

1. To suddenly take away support or help from someone.

1.慣用語
釋義

拆臺

To suddenly take away support or help from someone.

例句

The funding cut pulled the rug out from under the project.

His resignation pulled the rug from under our team's plans.