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Bluff into doing

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Deceptive IntentPlay
Remember, 'bluff into doing' implies the speaker intentionally deceived someone to achieve a goal. SlideHe bluffed her into doing his homework, making her think it was a teamwork assignment.
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Not LiteralPlay
'Bluff into doing' doesn't mean the person actually has the power or means they claim to have. SlideThe older kids bluffed the younger ones into doing their chores, saying they'd summon a ghost otherwise.
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Informal ContextPlay
The phrase is used in informal situations and may be inappropriate for formal or serious contexts. SlideShe bluffed him into doing the presentation, joking she'd reveal his secret love for karaoke.