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Fob off

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Deceptive IntentPlay
Usually implies intent to deceive or trick someone into taking something unwanted. SlideHe fobbed off the damaged goods as rare collectibles.
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Not ForcefulPlay
The act is done in a sly or smooth manner, not by force or direct rejection. SlideShe managed to fob off the old computer on her cousin, claiming it was vintage.
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Cultural NuancePlay
Often seen as negative or unethical, it's usually not a compliment to fob something off. SlideMany frowned upon the salesman's tactics after he fobbed off the replica as the real thing.