[General] cut the ground from under somebody

[vil]

Dear teachers,

Would you tell me whether I am right about my interpretation of the expressions in bold in the following sentence?

His cordial agreement with all I said cut the ground from under my feet. (W. S. Maugham, “The Moon and Sixpence”)

cut the ground from under somebody = cut the ground from somebody’s feet = spoil somebody’s plan

Thanks for your efforts.

Regards,

V

 

[5jj]

cut the ground from under somebody = cut the ground from somebody’s feet = spoil somebody’s plan, usually suddenly.

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