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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

step in

to become involved in order to help or stop something

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to be declared healthy by a doctor

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value for the money spent; a good deal

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Someone who is too interested in other people's business.

phase out

to gradually stop using or providing something

dump someone

to end a romantic relationship suddenly or unkindly