Meaning of 'Sell down the river'
What does the saying 'Sell down the river' mean?
Idiom: Sell down the river
Meaning:
If you sell someone down the river, you betray their trust.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Nature |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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