Phrase guide

do the dirty on

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To treat (someone) in an unfair manner; to cheat or betray.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, UK, idiomatic, informal, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: double-cross, do someone dirty, sell out, assfuck, betray, burn, cop out, cross out, cross up, do the dirty on, false, go back on, knife, let down, play someone false, quisle, renegade, sell, sell the pass, sell down the river, sell down, stab in the back, swike, traitorize, turncoat

Antonyms: none provided

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