Put one over on (one) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "put one over on (one)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Mia Le

2021-09-15 08:09

Meaning of Put one over on (one)

Put one over on (one) American British phrasal verb

to trick someone

Janette: I'm going to buy marketing online course from Jill. Jen: He's a scammer. He’s just trying to put one over on you. I used to be his victim.

Lucy: Lucifer was sentenced to years in prison after putting one over on the Department of taxation. Liza: You mean he's in jail because of tax evasion.

Ellen is trying to put one over on me, but I already know her plan so I will let she has a taste of her medicine.

How can I put one over on you, please believe in me, this is all good for you.

Grammar and Usage of Put one over on (one)

Verb Forms

puts one over on (one)
putting one over on (one)

The phrase starts with a verb, therefore, it needs to conjugate within the sentence.