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Definition

To deceive or cheat someone.

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In Context

  • ""He showed no knowledge of his subject," McCarran told newsmen. ". . . Someone must have sold him a bill of goods.""
  • "Bill O'Reilly, of the Fox News Channel, has called on the President to admit that the CIA sold him a bill of goods and to fire the agency's director."
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Also Said As

  • misinform
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Related Idioms

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pull the wool over someone's eyes

To deceive someone.

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sell down

To betray a person; to conspire against someone for personal gain.

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cross someone's palm

To pay for goods or a service.

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put one past

To deceive, trick, or fool (someone), especially by concealing somethi…

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do the dirty on

To treat (someone) in an unfair manner; to cheat or betray.

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put-up job

An attempt to trick, deceive, or con someone.
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