Sold Down The River Edit Meaning

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A phrase meaning to be betrayedby another. Originated during the slave trade in America. Selling a slave "down the river" would uproot the slave from their from spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends.

I can't believe that my manager said that project failure was my fault. I was really sold down the river on that one!

See betrayed, screwed, fucked, screw