double-cross

Example Sentences

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“I thought they were actually interested in solving this case rather than doing a double cross and running to the house and arresting my client before we can even finish helping them.”

From Seattle Times

Someone who is good at making everyone think he’s on their side should be treated with skepticism and scrutiny; it’s exactly when you’re most at ease that they’ll double cross you.

From Salon

If it turns out to be a fake double cross — imagine if Benedict Arnold was just like, “Psyche!” — than you get double the points, one for the original betrayal, and one for the double-double-cross.

From The Verge

Doing so requires them to assume false identities, double cross trusting rubes and win over the audience with witty banter.

From Salon

He wore a black peaked cap and a black shirt, with an armband featuring the double cross of the wartime Slovak state, a close Nazi ally.

From The Guardian