What does "stab" mean?

In addition to the idiom beginning with stab, also see make a stab at.

See stab in WNW Idioms

make a stab at

or take a stab at☆ Informal
to make an attempt at

stab in the back

  1. to harm (someone) by treachery
  2. an act of betrayal

See stab in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

stab (someone) in the back

To harm (someone) by treachery or betrayal of trust.

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