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pull the rug from under

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pull the rug from under someone/something

to suddenly take away help or support from someone, or to suddenly do something which causes many problems for them. The school pulled the rug from under the basketball team by making them pay to practise in the school gymnasium.

See also: from, pull, rug

pull the rug (out) from under someone/something

to suddenly take away important support from someone. The school pulled the rug from under the local team by making them pay to practice in the school gym.

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