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knife in the backstresses
gen. кинжал в спину (A grievous or supreme act of treachery or betrayal. (Usually preceding "of/for (someone).") This revelation regarding the governor's longstanding misappropriation of public funds is sure to be a knife in the back of his constituency, as well as every taxpayer in the state. thefreedictionary.com Alexander Demidov)
fig. пырнуть ножом в спину (Dyatlova Natalia); сделать что-то за спиной (Dyatlova Natalia)
knife in the back: 2 phrases in 2 subjects
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