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Stab somebody in the back

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Betrayal Feelings

The phrase evokes deep feelings of hurt and betrayal as someone trusted acts against you.

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He was my best friend, and then he went and stabbed me in the back by lying to everyone about me.
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Metaphorical Use

It's never about actual stabbing; it's a metaphor for deceit and treachery.

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I felt like she stabbed me in the back when she took credit for my idea at work.
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Trust Element

The phrase often implies that trust existed before the betrayal took place.

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After working together for years, his decision to stab me in the back was truly unexpected.
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