Screw someone over In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "screw someone over", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2023-03-15 05:03

Meaning of Screw someone over

Screw someone over informal verb phrase

Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation

They really screwed him over with a disadvantageous contract.

He screwed us over to save himself. What a selfish man!

Other phrases about:

take sb for a ride

To deceive or trick someone

play (silly) games (with somebody)

Used when somebody doesn't treat a situation seriously, especially in order to cheat somebody else and get what they want

rook

1. A swindler or cheat, especially in a card game.

2. To defraud, scam, or overcharge someone.

to cook the books
To change the figures dishonestly in financial accounts so as to steal money
hand (someone) a lemon

To sell something to someone without telling them that it isn't as good as it appears.

Grammar and Usage of Screw someone over

Verb Forms

  • screw someone over
  • screws someone over
  • screwed someone over
  • screwing someone over

The verb "screw" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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