- do wrong to someone
- do wrong to (someone) or do (someone) wrong1. To treat (someone) unjustly2. (with oneself) to be mistaken (obsolete)• • •Main Entry: ↑wrong
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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wrong-foot — verb transitive 1. ) in a sport, to make an opponent go in the wrong direction by suddenly changing the direction in which you move, or hit or kick a ball 2. ) BRITISH to put someone in a difficult or embarrassing situation by doing or saying… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
someone's ass is on the line — (someone s) ass is on the line American, very informal! if someone s ass is on the line, they are in a situation where they will be blamed if things go wrong. I hope this conference is a success my ass is on the line here … New idioms dictionary
