cut (someone) off at the knees

Traducciones
подрезать (кого-то) на корню
The manager cut him off at the knees by rejecting his proposal.
Менеджер подрезал его на корню, отклонив его предложение.
Definiciones
To undermine or incapacitate someone, often by removing their support or resources, thereby rendering them less effective or successful.
Palabras
knee

noun
колено
cut

verb
резать
off

adverb
прочь