machiavellian

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Trying to screw people over fast and sneaky so you can climb higher, no matter what you have to do.
Your mom's boyfriend said he'd pay for the whole wedding, then vanished when the bill came.
Your coworker took all the credit for your big project and then got a promotion.
Your ex said he'd never talk to you again, then started following you on TikTok.
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A person who lies, cheats, and plays mind games to get what they want, usually at your expense.
Your girlfriend's ex showed up at the grocery store and started flirting with her in front of you.
Your boss promised you a raise if you worked overtime, then gave it to the intern.
Your friend took your idea and presented it as his own at the meeting.
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A politician who would sell their grandma's bones for a bribe and still say it was a noble sacrifice.
The mayor said he'd fix the roads, then took a $10 million bribe from a construction company.
The senator promised to lower taxes, then got a fancy car and a penthouse.
The governor said he'd protect the environment, then let the factory dump waste into the river.
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When you wait a little before replying so you don't look like you're begging for attention.
He saw the message at 9 p. m. and didn't reply until 10:30 p. m.
She got the text at 8 a. m. but waited until 11 a. m. to reply.
He saw the message, then went to play video games for an hour before replying.
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When a store or restaurant opens again, and everyone thinks they're winning, but no one notices who might have been behind the shut down in the first place.
The café reopened and everyone was happy, but no one asked who shut it down.
The restaurant started taking reservations again, and people thought they were getting a deal, but the owner was just trying to pay off the debt.
The store reopened and the workers were thrilled, but no one knew the manager had a side deal with the landlord.
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You think you won the case, but you still lost money, and you're probably going to be in trouble again.
He got out of jail, but he still had to pay $2,000 in fees.
She beat the case, but the fines came out of her paycheck.
He got the charges dropped, but now he has to pay the court costs.
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A girl who acts tough but is actually super masculine and doesn't want to be called out for it.
She plays basketball like a beast but still wears make-up to the game.
She wears a leather jacket and a mini skirt like it's a fashion statement.
She calls herself a tomboy, but still wears a bra and does her hair every day.
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