throw someone under the bus

💡 Meaning

To blame or betray someone in order to protect yourself, often unfairly.

자신을 보호하기 위해 다른 사람을 희생양으로 삼거나 배신하는 거예요.

🧠 Memory Hook

Imagine a group of people standing at a bus stop. When the bus comes, one person pushes another in front of it to save themselves. That is the ultimate betrayal.