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Phrase: Behind your back
Have you ever heard someone say something behind your back?
What does that mean, and how does it make you feel?
In this blog post, I will explain the meaning of the phrase behind your back and give you some examples of how it is used in everyday life.
The phrase behind your back means to do or say something without someone’s knowledge or consent, usually in a negative or dishonest way.
For example, if you gossip about someone behind their back, you are talking about them in a bad way without them knowing.
It’s very similar to stabbing someone in the back because if you stab someone in the back, you betray or hurt them after pretending to be their friend.
Here are some real-life examples of how people use the phrase behind your back:
– “I can’t believe she lied behind my back. She said she was my friend but was just using me to get close to him.”
– “He always talks behind your back. He acts nice to your face but criticizes everything you do when you’re not around.”
– “She went behind my back and applied for the same job as me. She knew I wanted it, but she didn’t care.”
As you can see, the phrase behind your back usually describes something harmful or hurtful that someone does or says without your knowledge or consent.
It can make you feel angry, betrayed, or sad when you find out someone did something behind your back.
That’s why it’s essential to be honest and respectful with others and not do things behind their backs.
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