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What's "pull the rug" mean?

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Rebecca

To "pull the rug" on something means to abruptly end/stop something, or to suddenly end support for something. Ex: My boss pulled the rug on my project. Ex: He pulled the rug on his wedding preparations. Ex: Don't pull the rug out from under me. Let me know in advance.

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