Skin game American noun phrase slang
Used to refer to a fraudulent gambling game or any swindle
I told you there's something wrong with that casino. It's obviously a skin game to take your money.
Have you heard that the "Poker club" was just a skin game trying to cash out poker lovers?
You should be cautious with discount activities because they could be a skin game.
His skin game is to convince the elderly to invest in life insurance and then he runs away with their money.
1. To carry out something foolish or risky
2. To carry out a trick
1. To deceive a competitor by pretending to make a move or kick, especially in rugby or soccer
2. To deceive someone by pretending that something is more valuable than it really
1. A swindler or cheat, especially in a card game.
2. To defraud, scam, or overcharge someone.
To cope with a difficult situation successfully by making other people believe something which is not true
To sell something to someone without telling them that it isn't as good as it appears.