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sold down the river

A phrase meaning to be betrayed by another. Originated during the slave trade in America. Selling a slave "down the river" would uproot the slave from their from spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends.

I can't believe that my manager said that project failure was my fault. I was really sold down the river on that one!

by Mike-us K-us July 31, 2006

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