Sell (one) a dummy In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "sell (one) a dummy", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zack Phuc calendar 2021-07-20 09:07

Meaning of Sell (one) a dummy

Sell (one) a dummy verb phrase

To deceive a competitor by pretending to make a move or kick, especially in rugby or soccer

The opponents tried to sell me a dummy to score a point but they didn't know that I had known that trick.

To deceive someone by selling something that is less valuable than promised

This is not a handbag made by Marc Jacobs. Those people sold you a dummy, Kim!

Other phrases about:

skin game

Used to refer to any swindle

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

bluff (one's) way through (something)

To cope with a difficult situation successfully by making other people believe something which is not true

hand (someone) a lemon

To sell something to someone without telling them that it isn't as good as it appears.

pull (one's) leg

To tease or make a joke with someone, usually by trying to persuade them of something that isn't true.

Grammar and Usage of Sell (one) a dummy

Verb Forms

  • to sell (someone) a dummy
  • selling (someone) a dummy
  • sold (someone) a dummy
  • sells (one) a dummy

The verb "sell" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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