To cast a person in an unfavorable light with others; to take action or make statements intended to put another person at a disadvantage.
Origin: A Boston radio station manager coined the term circa 1987-88 when canceling a radio network's services on his music-oriented FM station, stating that he was going to put the network "under the bus." The term was picked up by staff members to describe conduct in which one person would try to gain an advantage in company politics by speaking ill of, or doing something to reflect disfavorably on, another. In this context, it generally meant something that was a combination of sneaky, subtle and vicious. The phrase crept into on-air talk. In time, the radio station's owner acquired a sports-oriented station whose employees picked up the phrase and eventually began using it on highly-rated programs.
Origin: A Boston radio station manager coined the term circa 1987-88 when canceling a radio network's services on his music-oriented FM station, stating that he was going to put the network "under the bus." The term was picked up by staff members to describe conduct in which one person would try to gain an advantage in company politics by speaking ill of, or doing something to reflect disfavorably on, another. In this context, it generally meant something that was a combination of sneaky, subtle and vicious. The phrase crept into on-air talk. In time, the radio station's owner acquired a sports-oriented station whose employees picked up the phrase and eventually began using it on highly-rated programs.
Joe really threw Sally under the bus in the meeting today. She wasn't there and he said the company would have won the Simpson account if Sally hadn't gotten drunk at the lunch meeting.
by Worthy Worthington July 30, 2008
Get the under the bus mug.Not an actual bus route. The 11 Bus means you are about to walk ! (Two legs in the shape of the number 11)
"Yo daquan how the hell you made it to the mall lil bruh you don't even have a car !"
-daquan "I caught the 11 Bus big bruh"
"Oh you wuz walking , ok sweaty balls"
-daquan "I caught the 11 Bus big bruh"
"Oh you wuz walking , ok sweaty balls"
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by Nick June 27, 2004
Get the c-bus mug.1. To intentionally reveal damaging or unflattering information about another's character or transpired event, while at the same time trying to make themselves look good or innocent in the eyes of the listener. To shift blame or attention in a cowardly way.
The varsity quarteback was thrown under the bus by a sophomore when the coach was told who toilet papered his house.
by speedork August 18, 2006
Get the thrown under the bus mug.A part of normal weekend life at James Madison University (JMU)in Harrisonburg, VA. The Drunk Buses run from 10 PM-3 AM every Friday and Saturday night, taking young partiers to every major off-campus apartment complex in Harrisonburg. The drunk bus is usually filled to the brim with people....not so fun sober, but awesome and a good way to meet people when you're good and drunk. Things one may witness on the drunk bus include, but are not limited to:
1) Pole dancing.
2) Random making out.
3) Orgies.
4) Belligerence and fights.
5) Vomiting.
6) Buswide singing to "Livin' on a Prayer."
Why the Harrisonburg Department of Public Transit enables such inebriation, we don't know...but hey, we aren't complaining.
1) Pole dancing.
2) Random making out.
3) Orgies.
4) Belligerence and fights.
5) Vomiting.
6) Buswide singing to "Livin' on a Prayer."
Why the Harrisonburg Department of Public Transit enables such inebriation, we don't know...but hey, we aren't complaining.
Bob: "Oh man, I wanna hit up the parties at Trashby, but some bitch stole my car!"
Drew: "No prob man, we'll just hop on the 10:30 drunk bus"
Bob: "Oh, holla"
Drew: "No prob man, we'll just hop on the 10:30 drunk bus"
Bob: "Oh, holla"
by JTizzle4Shizzle January 21, 2006
Get the drunk bus mug.School vehicle meant for special education students. Many are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Most seats are equipped with restraining belts.
by Alex February 2, 2003
Get the short bus mug.n. When you have difficulty functioning the day after having sex all night, you're riding the victory bus. Similar to riding the struggle bus during a hangover, except a sex hangover is brought on by lack of sleep as opposed to alcohol.
Man 1: "Dude, you look wiped out. You're riding the struggle bus, aren't you?"
Man 2: "No, I didn't go out last night. But your ex-girlfriend came over and I've been riding the victory bus all day."
Man 2: "No, I didn't go out last night. But your ex-girlfriend came over and I've been riding the victory bus all day."
by AZ Scaryface September 25, 2011
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