Pull the rug out from under you.
[Idiom] PULL THE RUG OUT FROM UNDER YOU. - Understanding sudden changes and shifts!
unexpectedly remove support
The idiom 'Pull the rug out from under you' vividly captures the experience of sudden instability. Imagine standing confidently on a rug, only to have someone jerk it unexpectedly, causing you to stumble or fall. This is often used metaphorically to describe situations where support or security is abruptly taken away, whether in personal relationships, professional environments, or between trusted partners. Understanding this can prepare someone for abrupt changes and teach the importance of self-reliance and anticipation.
Example Sentences
The announcement pulled the rug out from under me, I wasn’t prepared.
The sudden news caught me off guard, and I was unprepared.
The sudden policy change pulled the rug out from under the employees.
The unexpected policy change surprised the employees.
He felt like someone had pulled the rug out from under him when the project was canceled.
He was shocked and unprepared when the project was suddenly canceled.
