English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "someone is deliberately trying to take me down" Mean?
Learn what "someone is deliberately trying to take me down" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
Someone is deliberately trying to take me down.
The speaker believes another person is actively trying to ruin their reputation, position, or success.
From The Inheritance Game, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says someone is intentionally trying to bring them down.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you feel targeted by sabotage or attacks. It can sound dramatic, so use it only when the situation is serious.
Better ways to say it
1
Someone is deliberately trying to take me down.
2
Someone is trying to take me down on purpose.
3
I think someone is out to ruin me.
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