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Meaning of did my back hurt your knife | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Used to draw the attention of a backstabber to their treachery.

colloquial

Examples

““Oh, I'm sorry, Kelly. Did my back hurt your knife?” She doesn't say anything. I tap my foot on the ground impatiently. “Come on. You wanted to talk, so let's talk. Why'd you do it?” “I never meant to hurt you,” she says.”
“"Tara, I'm not sleeping with Celine! You're being crazy!" […] "Oh I'm sorry, did my back hurt your knife?" she asked. She took another almighty swing and smashed the bike's headlight.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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