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knock the props out from under someone

Fig. to destroy someone's emotional, financial, or moral underpinnings; to destroy someone's confidence. When you told Sally that she was due to be fired, you really knocked the props out from under her.

See also: knock, out

prop someone or something up (against someone or something)

to stand or lean someone or something against someone or something. He was so tired I had to prop him up against the wall while I looked for the door key. I propped up the man against the wall. I propped the mop up against the wall.

See also: up

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give props to somebody (slang)

to express your respect for someone We would like to give props to all of the people who have contributed to the making of this website.

Etymology: props is a short form of proper respect (the respect someone deserves)

See also: give