Do (one) dirt(y) slang verb phrase
To treat someone badly; to deceive or betray someone
This shop has done me dirty by tricking me into buying a useless product.
I didn't realize he was doing me dirty until my money was gone.
I couldn't believe my eyes that my best friend did me dirty.
To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty.
Very dishonest and deceptive
To deliberately hide one's true nature, intentions or purposes
1. To carry out something foolish or risky
2. To carry out a trick
The verb "do" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!