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Interactions - Mistreatment & Misconduct

Explore English idioms that relate to mistreatment and misconduct, including "backhanded compliment" and "play fast and loose with".

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to act toward a person or thing without enough care, seriousness, or sense of responsibility

Ex: The played fast and loose with the elderly couple's savings , convincing them to invest in a fraudulent scheme .
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to make problems for something or have a negative effect on it

Ex: The chef 's inexperience in the kitchen resulted playing Old Harry with the delicate soufflé recipe, leaving it in ruins .
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to not value a person or thing as one should

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to put the blame on the person who brings bad news and assume they are responsible for it

Ex: John blame the messenger and tell his friend that the party was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control .
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to not care about someone at all or have absolutely no respect for them

Ex: Despite her dedication and hard work , her supervisor continued treat her like dirt, constantly belittling her efforts .
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to treat a person poorly by taking advantage of them or ignoring their needs and feelings

Ex: Sarah 's so-called friends took advantage of her generosity and kindness , walking all over her in their selfish pursuits .
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to look at a person in a way that shows one hates them or is very angry with them

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a comment that seemingly praises someone but is actually intended to insult them

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to seriously affect or harm someone or something, usually resulting in negative consequences

Ex: Years of neglect done a number on the historic building, leaving it in a state of disrepair .
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to betray someone or cause them harm on purpose, especially when they do not expect it

Ex: His deceitful actions towards his did him dirt, tarnishing his professional relationships .
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to pass a responsibility, task, or problem to someone else without addressing or resolving it oneself

Ex: Instead of discussing the project requirements , they decided throw it over the wall and hope for the best .
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to stop someone from complaining or protesting by offering them something that is not of very high value or importance

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to tell a person to leave immediately in a forceful manner

Ex: The homeowners were tired of the noisy neighbors and finally decided send them packing by reporting their disruptive behavior to the authorities .
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to be dismissed or expelled from a place, job, or position

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to refuse to help someone when they need it the most

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to be left in a difficult or embarrassing situation, often without any support or assistance

Ex: The politician tried to shift the blame onto his aidesleaving them holding the bag for the controversial decision .
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to exclude or neglect someone, often intentionally, from a group or activity

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