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noun
A sudden revelation that completely contradicts the assumptions one has been led to believe.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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noun
A fraud or scheme where the leaders of a project or company (especially in cryptocurrency) deceive others into investing, before the project or company is abandoned or found to lack value.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, finance
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History
A back-formation from pull the rug out from under.
