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pul·l the rug out from un·der some·one

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  1. pull the rug out from under someoneverb

    To suddenly remove support from someone.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull the rug out from under someone in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pull the rug out from under someone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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