Definition
To suddenly withdraw assistance or support from someone, or to unexpectedly do something that creates significant problems for them.
抽梯底薪
The company's sudden bankruptcy was like pulling the rug from under its employees' feet.
公司的突然破產就像從員工腳下抽走了地毯。
When he decided to resign, he felt as if someone had pulled the rug from under his feet.
當他決定辭職時，他感覺好像有人從他腳下抽走了地毯。
She didn't expect her sponsorship to be revoked, it was like having the rug pulled out from under her.
她沒想到她的贊助會被撤銷，這就像有人從她腳下抽走了地毯。