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bluff out

/blʌf aʊt/

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verb

C1formalcommon/blʌf aʊt/

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, separable

A phrasal verb meaning to force someone to reveal their true intentions or cards, often by challenging or intimidating them.

ruФразовый глагол, означающий заставить кого-то раскрыть свои истинные намерения или карты, часто путем вызова или запугивания.esVerbo frasal que significa lograr que alguien revele sus verdaderas intenciones o cartas, a menudo mediante un desafío o intimidación.frVerbe à particule signifiant amener quelqu'un à révéler ses véritables intentions ou à dévoiler son jeu, souvent en le mettant au défi ou en l'intimidant.deJemanden durch Bluff oder Einschüchterung dazu bringen, seine wahren Absichten oder Karten zu offenbaren.ptVerbo frasal que significa forçar alguém a revelar suas verdadeiras intenções ou cartas, geralmente por meio de um desafio ou intimidação.zh短语动词,指通过挑战或恐吓迫使某人亮出底牌或暴露真实意图。arفعل مركّب يعني إجبار شخص على كشف نواياه الحقيقية أو أوراقه، غالبًا بالتحدي أو التهديد أو المخاطرة.

  1. To deceive by pretending informal

    To successfully deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position, knowledge, or resources than one actually has.

    • He bluffed out the security guard by claiming he was an inspector.
    • She managed to bluff out her way through the interview despite not knowing the subject.
    • The poker player bluffed out his opponents with a weak hand.

    ruОбмануть блефомesEngañar fingiendo una posición más fuertefrbluffer en faisant semblantdeJemanden durch Bluffen täuschenptBlefarzh虚张声势地骗过arخدع بالتمويه

    Synonyms: bamboozlebluffdeceivedupefoolhoodwinkmisleadoutwittrick

  • bluffed out past participle
  • bluffed out past simple
  • bluffing out present participle
  • bluffs out third person singular

Base verb: bluff