How to Pronounce "pull the rug out"
expression
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəɡ/ /ˈaʊt
PULL thuh RUG owt
pˈʊl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌɡ/ /ˈaʊt
PULL thuh RUG owt
Definition
To suddenly and unexpectedly take away support, help, or an opportunity from someone, leaving them in a difficult situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹəɡ/ /ˈaʊt
British English
pˈʊl/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈʌɡ/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PULL thuh RUG owt
UK
PULL thuh RUG owt
Listen in Context
The company pulled the rug out and canceled the project.
My friend pulled the rug out and left me alone at the party.
She felt hurt when her team pulled the rug out by not supporting her idea.
Everything was going great until they pulled the rug out from under us.