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put one over

/ˈpʊt wʌn ˈəʊvər/

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/ˈpʊt wʌn ˈəʊvər/C1informal
  • ruОбмануть, перехитрить или одурачить кого-либо, часто путем умелого манипулирования ситуацией или предоставления ложной информации.

To deceive, trick, or fool someone, often by cleverly manipulating a situation or by presenting false information.

  1. Deceive or trick someoneB2informal

    To successfully deceive or fool someone, often by making them believe something false.

    ruОбмануть

    • He tried to put one over on his boss by lying about his hours.
    • She thought she could put one over on the teacher with a fake excuse.
    • Don't try to put one over on me; I know the truth.