We used to talk about “if so-and-so were to fall under a bus or something, I’d be next in line for his spot” back in the late 70s. The implication was that one might be tempted to stab them in the back in order to get ahead in some way.
In politics and business, throwing somebody under the bus means to blame him or her for a mistake you made, and then fire them. At least that’s my impression.
Algolei I about 4 years ago
“Reality tv?” What??
We used to talk about “if so-and-so were to fall under a bus or something, I’d be next in line for his spot” back in the late 70s. The implication was that one might be tempted to stab them in the back in order to get ahead in some way.
I’ve never watched reality tv.
Ray_C about 4 years ago
In politics and business, throwing somebody under the bus means to blame him or her for a mistake you made, and then fire them. At least that’s my impression.
djlactin about 4 years ago
I often wondered what “The Client” did for a job.
garcoa about 4 years ago
Throwing someone under the bus is easier than throwing them over the bus.