cross up
Idioms-
Betray, double-cross, cheat, as in Jack crossed up his buddies and told the police they had broken in . Originally this usage often was put simply as to cross . [Early 1800s]
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Confuse, muddle, as in We all planned to meet at the restaurant but several of us got crossed up as to time and place .
Example Sentences
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He showed quality for two of the goals - standing a cross up for Dan Burn and also his corner for Newcastle's third was magnificent.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2025
And, considering what Garrett unveiled last week, maybe it’s channeling his own inner basketball player to cross up Browns rookie tackle Dawand Jones.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 17, 2023
He stumbled and managed to cross up a would-be 49ers tackler.
From Fox News • Oct. 31, 2021
“This is not just a sacred spot because there’s a cross up there. It’s a sacred spot because of the people who came together.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2021
There’s a high ceiling, with lights shaped like morning glories hanging down on chains, and a plain gold cross up at the front with a vase of white flowers.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
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