To believe a person's claim, especially without personal verification.
sell down
To betray a person; to conspire against someone for personal gain.
stand up
(stand someone up) To avoid a prearranged meeting, especially a date, …
land in someone's lap
To come into somebody's possession without that person making any effo …
power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great co …
live rent-free in someone's head
To be the perpetual focus of someone's thoughts, with that person havi …
give someone the chair
To sentence a person to execution by means of the electric chair.