treat (someone) like dirt
1 of 2phrase (1)
: to be very rude, disrespectful, or unkind to (someone)
treat someone like dirt
2 of 2phrase (2)
: to treat someone very badly
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“Treat (someone) like dirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treat%20%28someone%29%20like%20dirt. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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