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double-cross
ˌdʌbl ˈkrɒs
verb
zdradzić
Also
oszukać
Definition
To betray someone who trusts you, especially in a deal or agreement, by acting against their interests.
Examples
He felt completely double-crossed by his business partner.
Czuł się całkowicie zdradzony przez swojego partnera biznesowego.
The spy double-crossed both sides, working only for himself.
Szpieg oszukał obie strony, pracując tylko dla siebie.
Collocations
double-cross someonedouble-cross a deal
noun
zdrada
Also
oszustwo(n)
Definition
An act of betraying someone, especially in a secret agreement or plan.
Examples
It was a clear double-cross when they changed the terms at the last minute.
To była jawna zdrada, gdy zmienili warunki w ostatniej chwili.
He suspected a double-cross and decided to pull out of the deal.
Podejrzewał oszustwo i postanowił wycofać się z umowy.
Collocations
a clear double-crosssuspect a double-cross
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