Skin game In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "skin game", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2023-04-10 03:04

Meaning of Skin game

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.

Other phrases about:

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

sell (one) a dummy

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 

rook

1. A swindler or cheat, especially in a card game.

2. To defraud, scam, or overcharge someone.

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.

Grammar and Usage of Skin game

Noun Forms

  • Skin Games
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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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