to betray a partner, colleague or close friend for self-benefits
to blame somebody or something
to deceive a friend or partner for selfish reasons
to betray an acquaintance to divert blame
to dissociate oneself from an unfavorable position on issue
to betray an acquaintance to divert blame or dissociate oneself from an unfavorable position on issue
push under the bus
shove under the bus
Mark always looks for someone to blame and throw under the bus for his failings.
When the FBI missed a tip about the man who became a school shooter, the FBI director was thrown under the bus by the state Governor who called for his resignation so he wouldn’t be blamed for the incident.
John only wants the admiration and when things go wrong – he always finds for someone to throw under the bus.
I am sure that my boss will throw me under the bus for the failed project.
I think that I am always the one that people throw under the bus first.
It’s shocking to know how my Dad got thrown under the bus by his colleague.
When the FBI missed a tip about the man who became a school shooter, the FBI director was thrown under the bus by the state Governor who called for his resignation so he wouldn’t be blamed for the incident.
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