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Put one over on somebody

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Casual UsePlay
Used in informal situations among friends, not for formal or serious conversations. SlideWhen he told me he owned a castle, I knew he was trying to put one over on me.
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Implies a negative judgment about the person deceiving; suggests dishonesty. SlideDon't trust her, she put one over on her last business partner.
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Skepticism RequiredPlay
Encourages critical thinking to avoid being tricked or deceived by someone. SlideIf something sounds too good to be true, they might be putting one over on you.