sell someone a bill of goods: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  USUKgeneralinformalidiomaticMachine
  • To deceive or mislead someone by presenting false, exaggerated, or fraudulent claims in order to persuade them to accept, buy, or support something.
  • To swindle or gull someone through dishonest representations or promises.

  Examples

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  • The scammer tried to sell me a bill of goods about the investment returns, but I saw through it.

    The scammer tried to sell me a bill of goods about the investment returns, but I saw through it.

  • Don’t let him sell you a bill of goods; his promises sound too good to be true.

    Don’t let him sell you a bill of goods; his promises sound too good to be true.

  • The salesman sold the customer a bill of goods by exaggerating the product’s capabilities.

    The salesman sold the customer a bill of goods by exaggerating the product’s capabilities.