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pull the wool over someone’s eyes

Idiom Truth

Meaning

to deceive or trick someone

Example Sentences

"He tried to pull the wool over my eyes, but I knew the truth."

Related Expressions

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being careful with small amounts of money but careless with...

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To follow rules or policies strictly, often without question...

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completely bored or annoyed by something

chew someone out

to angrily scold or criticize someone

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To start thinking carefully about something

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to gradually move up to higher positions in an organization