Bidonare qualcuno

Bidonare qualcuno
To jerrycan someone

This expression is used to describe the act of standing someone up, failing to meet an obligation, or disappointing someone by not showing up or not following through on a promise. It conveys a sense of unreliability or betrayal, where someone is left waiting or let down.

Esempi:

1. Mi aveva promesso di aiutarmi con il trasloco, ma mi ha bidonato all’ultimo minuto. – He promised to help me with the move, but he stood me up at the last minute.
2. Non posso fidarmi di lui, mi ha bidonato troppe volte. – I can’t trust him, he’s let me down too many times.
3. Abbiamo organizzato tutto per la serata, ma poi lei ci ha bidonati senza spiegazioni. – We planned everything for the evening, but then she stood us up without any explanation.