A phrase meaning to be betrayed by another. Originated during the slave trade in America. Selling a slave "down the river" would uproot the slave from their from spouses, children, parents, siblings and friends.
I can't believe that my manager said that project failure was my fault. I was really sold down the river on that one!
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A man has fallen into the river in LEGO City! Start the new rescue helicopter! HEY! Build the helicopter, and off to the rescue! Prepare the lifeline, lower the stretcher, and make the rescue! The new emergency collection from LEGO®️ City.
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usually now overcrowed with little kids who look like little whores, hxc kids, or emos.
usually now overcrowed with little kids who look like little whores, hxc kids, or emos.
on a friday night.
girl one: "hmm so going to the river tonight?"
girl two: "yeah i guess what else is there to do?"
girl one: "hmm so going to the river tonight?"
girl two: "yeah i guess what else is there to do?"
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