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2022-04-20 09:04
Give (one) the shaft phrase
To treat someone unkindly or unjustly; to deceive or exploit someone.
Women do not yet have true equality in this company. They feel like the boss has given them the shaft.
When Mary worked in that company, the employer gave her the shaft. Therefore, she has harboured a grudge against him for years ever since.
To maintain someone's attention or to keep them waiting in a state of uncertainty.
Very dishonest and deceptive
To deceive or trick someone
Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation
The verb "give" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
Do you see anything wrong?
To be in a difficult situation or get into trouble
We broke the vase. We are in deep water.
