What does pulling the rug out from under mean?

pull the rug (out) from under (someone) To suddenly or unexpectedly remove or rescind support, help, or assistance from someone; to abruptly leave someone in a problematic or difficult situation. I felt like someone had pulled the rug out from under me when my health insurance said it was going to stop paying for my medical bills.

Do you need a pull the rug mug?

Pulling the rug is when someone suddenly stops getting help, suddenly leaves, etc when they're in a difficult time/situation. Jim: No, I don't need it. I'm feeling fine now, anyway I gotta go. Get the Pull the rug mug. " Pull The Rug !"

Did the school pull the rug out under the city Soccer League?

The school pulled the rug out from under the city soccer league when they asked them to pay for using their field. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.