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Definition

An indirect way of expressing that the addressee is gullible.

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Origins

In reference to George C. Parker, an infamous conman who successfully duped his victims into “buying” the Brooklyn Bridge.

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How People Actually Use It

This phrase came about after a Con-man by the man of George C. Parker sold the Brooklyn Bridge twice a week for 30 years. LINK: https: // en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_C._Parker

"Person 1: Hey I hear the Earth is a Globe. Person 2: OH Yeah? I have a bridge to sell you /I have a bridge, do you want to buy it?"

Source: Urban Dictionary

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