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throw under the bus

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  • verb idiomatic, transitive, of a person or group To betray or blame; as a scapegoat or otherwise for personal gain.
  • verb idiomatic, transitive, of a thing, idea, etc. To discard or disown.

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  • One of the most popular catch-phrases during the 2008 presidential election.

    October 1, 2008